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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. In what branch was Guderian called to serve in 1921?
(a) The Home Front.
(b) The Air Ministry.
(c) The General Staff.
(d) The Mechanized Army.

2. After World War I, the German army was limited to how many men?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 25,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 100,000.

3. By December of 1941, what hazard killed more German soldiers than enemy action?
(a) Trench-foot.
(b) Frostbite.
(c) Dysentery.
(d) Malaria.

4. What was one difficulty that Guderian's forces encountered during the march into Austria?
(a) They were forced to refuel at Austrian gas stations.
(b) They encountered resistance from partisans.
(c) The experimental tanks often broke down.
(d) They had difficulty clearing minefields.

5. The Shlieffen Plan proposed an advance that was strongest where?
(a) The right flank.
(b) The center.
(c) The left flank.
(d) The defended rivers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Hitler so affected by his arrival in a particular Austrian city?

2. Why was Guderian gratified to reach Kulm?

3. Germany's first experimental medium tanks had guns with what diameter of bore?

4. What type of vehicle was the Tiger?

5. What was the diplomatic result of Germany's invasion of Poland?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the significance of Kuln to Guderian?

2. Why was Hitler affected by his visit to Linz?

3. What was Guderian unsettled by during the interlude between campaigns?

4. What factors made tank production and maintenance more difficult in 1942?

5. Describe the Schlieffen Plan for the invasion of France.

6. What tactical considerations did Guderian insist on in the planning of the invasion of France?

7. What was the impact of the T34 tank on the German military?

8. Why did Hitler forbid ground units to attack the routed English army at Dunkirk?

9. What post did Hitler want to promote Guderian to; why was Guderian hesitant, and what was the outcome of the offer?

10. Why did the German forces face difficulties during the first winter of the Russian campaign.

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