3.
Answer a is correct.
Answer a is correct. The supply system was developed for more standard rates of advance and simply could not
keep up with the rapid advance across France.
Answer b is incorrect. The supply system had been very carefully planned. However, it had been planned for a
more standard rate of advance.
Answer c is incorrect. Enemy strategy was not aimed at the destruction of Allied supply lines. They did, of
course, destroy the supply lines whenever they could.
Answer d is incorrect. There is no evidence to indicate that existing supply lines were not carefully maintained.
4.
Answer c is correct.
Answer a is incorrect. Lack of training was indeed a problem at this point in the campaign. However, the second
tactical factor was terrain.
Answer b is incorrect. Allied technology was inferior to that of Germany. But, it was not a major problem for
Allied forces.
Answer c is correct. Aspects of terrain hindered strategic success. These aspects included heavy rains, densely
wooded areas, and difficult rivers.
Answer d is incorrect. Although there were differences in philosophy, the administration and the forces under it
maintained a united front.
5.
Answer c is correct.
Answer a is incorrect. German commanders did not react more readily to Hitler's centralized control. In fact,
quite the opposite might be seen due to the difficulty of maintaining timely communications.
Answer b is incorrect. In his attempt to be involved in the decision making on both fronts, -Hitler could not issue
daily orders.
Answer c is correct. Because German commanders were dependent on Hitler for all decisions, they could not
take any initiative-the basis for flexibility.
Answer d is incorrect. Theoretically, the centralized control might contribute to cohesion. However, messages
were so slow in reaching the German commanders that positive effect on cohesion could not be felt.
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