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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element did Manstein say was most important in the attack on the West?

2. What did Manstein say Hitler beat out of his men?

3. What was the occupation in Austria called?

4. What kind of plan did Manstein say Germany lacked for its war?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Hitler want to be after France was defeated, and why didn't he go there?

2. What was Manstein supposed to do in Dvina?

3. What happened at the Amiens Bridgehead?

4. What bothered Manstein about the way Hitler handled the O.K.H.?

5. What did Manstein blame for the delay in invading England after France was taken?

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

7. Why was Manstein moved to the 18 Division?

8. Why was Poland let down when they were invaded by the Germans?

9. What did Germany constantly prepare for while invading Poland?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nagel was an upbeat man. How did this major feature about him affect the people around him? What were people's first impressions of him and how does this affect Nagel's capacity to lead? Make sure you support your answers with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

What were the main differences that Manstein observed as he took the journey west, and how did these changes affect the war?

Essay Topic 3

Patience was an attribute that was very apparent in a number of the people described in this book. Where did this attribute appear, and how was the was changed and enhanced because of the people who possessed this trait.

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