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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The 1942-3 Winter Campaign in South Russia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the operation called to take back Sevastopol?
(a) Operation Bustard.
(b) Operation Buzzard.
(c) Operation Bastard.
(d) Operation Busted.

2. When did the attack on Poland begin?
(a) August 21.
(b) August 31.
(c) September 11.
(d) September 1.

3. Where did Paulus demand to stay?
(a) Munich.
(b) Kalach.
(c) Rostov.
(d) Stalingrad.

4. What about the Soviets at Crimea was superior to the Germans at first?
(a) Their knowledge of the region.
(b) Their training.
(c) Their air supply.
(d) Their equipment stores.

5. What happened that allowed Manstein to speak personally with Hitler?
(a) He was promoted.
(b) His plan was accepted.
(c) His medical appointment was at the same base.
(d) He was reprimanded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Group Don sent?

2. What did Manstein say was Hitler's main weakness in battle?

3. Where did Germany want to have a bombing campaign in England?

4. What did Manstein call the time in Crimea when he was neither on the offensive or the defensive?

5. Who would the Black Sea fleet be able to blockade?

(see the answer key)

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