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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12- The Final Collapse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What new commander of Army Group Vistula was ordered to relieve a surrounded fortress?
(a) Wenck.
(b) Hossbach.
(c) Reinhardt.
(d) Heinrici.

2. Guderian advocated what defensive strategy for the Eastern front?
(a) Defense in depth.
(b) Retreat to a strong defensive line.
(c) Frequent counter-attacks.
(d) Feigned retreats.

3. What was the first nation that Guderian's forces invaded in the "Breakthrough to the Channel"?
(a) France.
(b) Luxemburg.
(c) Belgium.
(d) The Netherlands.

4. What major problem limited tank production in late 1943?
(a) The diversion of resources toward rocket production.
(b) Lack of manpower.
(c) Complexity of tank designs.
(d) Allied bombing.

5. Guderian showed Hitler proof that Army Group Vistula's attack received which of the following?
(a) Inaccurate intelligence.
(b) Contradictory orders.
(c) Inadequite supplies.
(d) All available ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fortress was the new commander of Army Group Vistulla ordeedr to relieve?

2. What French Channel port was attacked by Guderian first?

3. About how many German soldiers were lost when Army Group Center was encircled on the Eastern front?

4. What was the first city that Guderian attacked in France?

5. What did Guderian do during his final meeting with the Fuhrer that upset Hitler significantly?

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