GR12.SOCIAL-THE WAR IN EUOPR 1939-42

What was the primary military strategy utilized by Germany in the invasion of Poland in 1939?

• Trench warfare

• High-speed armoured warfare

• Naval blockade

• Guerrilla tactics

How many men was the Polish Army able to mobilize at the outbreak of war?

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 1,500,000

• 2,000,000

What misconception did many Polish military leaders have regarding their cavalry?

• It was superior to German mechanized forces

• It was outdated and ineffective

• It could effectively counter air attacks

• It was their only means of transportation

What was the estimated strength of the German air force compared to that of Poland?

• Nearly equal

• About three times as powerful

• Nearly ten times as powerful

• Slightly less powerful

Where were approximately one-third of Poland's forces concentrated during the invasion?

• Southern Poland

• The Polish Corridor

• Western borders

• Major cities

What was the primary disadvantage of the Polish forces during the German invasion?

• They had too many mechanized divisions

• They were unable to retreat to their defensive positions

• They were supported by the Luftwaffe

• They had superior numbers compared to the Germans.

How many infantry divisions did the Germans employ in the invasion?

• 60

• 40

• 14

• 20

Which German army group was stronger in troops and tanks during the invasion?

• The army group under General Fedor von Bock

• The army group in the south under General Gerd von Rundstedt

• The army group in the north under General Georg von Küchler

• The army group in the center under General Walther von Reichenau

On which date did the German attack on Poland begin?

• September 1, 1938

• September 1, 1940

• September 1, 1939

• September 3, 1939

What was one of the tactics used by the Luftwaffe during the invasion?

• Providing air support for Polish forces

• Bombing Polish railway systems

• Dropping supplies to Polish troops

• Conducting aerial reconnaissance only