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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plan did Runstedt back for the attack on the West?
(a) The Surprise Attack Plan.
(b) The Reichenau Plan.
(c) The Manstein Plan.
(d) The O.K.H. Plan.

2. Who gave Poland German properties?
(a) The US.
(b) The Allies.
(c) France.
(d) Japan.

3. What did Hitler demand return to Poland?
(a) The Danzig.
(b) The Luftwafe.
(c) The First Division.
(d) The Panzers.

4. What did Manstein have to inspect along the front lines?
(a) The inventory.
(b) The training methods.
(c) The troops.
(d) The weapons.

5. Why was Hitler angry with General Fritsch?
(a) He was caught speaking ill of the Army.
(b) He opposed the plan to overtake Austria.
(c) He was weak in his training maneuvers.
(d) He was late in reporting figures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the French Army refuse to do in the war against Germany?

2. What was Nagel's occupation?

3. Where could the Polish Army withdraw if given enough time?

4. What region was the surprise attack on the West made through?

5. What kind of exercise backed up Manstein's idea about the attack on the West?

Short Essay Questions

1. What report did Manstein give Paulus?

2. How did Manstein get Hitler to take on his plan of action for the attack on the West?

3. What did Hitler hope to accomplish after defeating France?

4. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

5. What made Hitler angry with Generals Beck and Fristch?

6. What did Manstein say was the most important part of his plan to attack the West?

7. What kept Hitler from invading Britain after October hit?

8. What did Manstein say was the biggest obstacle to peace between Germany and France?

9. What advantages did Manstein say Germany had over Poland?

10. What happened at the Amiens Bridgehead?

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