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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. Which German forces did Manstein think should have attacked the Soviet forces near Rostov?
(a) The Krakow Panzer Unit.
(b) The forces near Rostov.
(c) The Black Sea fleet.
(d) The forces in the Kharkhov area.

2. What did Manstein say flexibility allowed Generals to do?
(a) Get medical attention quickly.
(b) Retreat when necessary.
(c) Canvas an area quickly.
(d) Communicate with the troops.

3. What made the Ishun Isthmus hard to navigate?
(a) It was narrow.
(b) The terrain was mountainous.
(c) The ground was very marshy.
(d) The weather was harsh and unnpredictable.

4. What was the name of Manstein's son?
(a) Guy.
(b) Gero.
(c) Gregor.
(d) Gustav.

5. What kind of targets did Manstein say Hitler should have focused on with the Don Group?
(a) Political targets.
(b) Civillian targets.
(c) Costly targets.
(d) Military targets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prevented a further attack on Sevastapol?

2. What flank of the Soviet Army did Manstein say could have been destroyed had Hitler listened to him at Rostov?

3. What country did the Black Sea fleet belong to?

4. What forces were ready to attack the Germans when Operation Citadel was formed?

5. What did Manstein say about what was covering his forces at Stalingrad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What complaint did Manstein have about the troops that were covering him at Stalingrad?

2. What made Manstein re-double his efforts to take Sevastopol after Fort Stallin fell?

3. What did Manstein say was Hitler's mistake in choosing targets?

4. Why did Manstein not join the conspirators against Hitler?

5. Who was Antonescu mad at, and why?

6. What did Manstein warn Zeitzler about?

7. What dictum did Hitler violate when with the Group Don, and how?

8. How did Manstein get Hitler to stop interfering with his plans for success in the Rostov Region?

9. What lie did Goring tell Hitler about the Stalingrad troops?

10. Why did Manstein say the army at Stalingrad got surrounded?

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