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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6; The Operation Plan Controversy; Commanding General 38 Army Corps.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many prisoners were captured in Radom?
(a) 50,000.
(b) 40,000.
(c) 30,000.
(d) 60,000.

2. What was Manstein Chief of Staff of?
(a) The 18 Division.
(b) The Western Front.
(c) The Southern Army Group.
(d) The Central Maneuvering Division.

3. What was strange to Manstein when he and his headquarters were transferred?
(a) There was another base close by him.
(b) There was no fighting in the West.
(c) He was leaving heavy fire.
(d) He was not given many men.

4. What advantage did Germany have over Poland?
(a) Land locked advantage.
(b) Professional plans.
(c) Sea forces.
(d) Better equipment.

5. To what front were Manstein and his Headquarters transferred?
(a) The Pivotol Front.
(b) The Central Front.
(c) The Western Front.
(d) The Southern Front.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Manstein call the debate in Poland before it was occupied?

2. What was the one drawback to the success of the attack on the West?

3. What is the Vistula?

4. What did Hitler demand return to Poland?

5. What plan did Runstedt back for the attack on the West?

(see the answer key)

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