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Quiz about Kursk The Turning Point on the Eastern Front

Kursk: The Turning Point on the Eastern Front Quiz

Kursk was the largest clash of armour on the Eastern Front and Germany's last offensive in the East.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,662

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which major battle on the Eastern Front produced the Kursk salient? Hint

Berlin

Moscow

Stalingrad

Warsaw

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Question 2 of 10

2. Why did Hitler and OKW (German High Command) postpone the Kursk offensive for four months? Hint

they needed better aircraft

they needed more armour

they were waiting for better weather

they needed more men

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Blitzkrieg was the German Army's well tried military doctrine for offensive success. What part of that recipe was missing at Kursk? Hint

air cover

massed armour

artillery

surprise

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did the Red Army have in the Battle of Kursk that the German Army had never seen before in the Soviet Union? Hint

defense in depth

rocket batteries

heavy anti-weapons

fortified hamlets

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Question 5 of 10

5. When the German Army finally attacked the Red Army at Kursk, what well tried armoured tactic did they use? Hint

the frontal assault

a single pincer

the double pincer

the sword and shield movement

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Panther made its debut at Kursk. Overall, how did this tank perform? Hint

its easily bested the T-34 and the KV-1

it easily bested the T-34

it had mechanical problems

it was no match for the T-34 or the KV-1

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Question 7 of 10

7. The massive German 68 ton Ferdinand was also making its appearance on the battlefield. What other name is this tank known as? Hint

the Rhino

the Walrus

the Hippo

the Elephant

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Question 8 of 10

8. From which direction were the Germans stopped in their assualt on the Kursk salient? Hint

in the south

in the north

in the east

in the center

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where were the Germans finally stopped in the battle for the Kursk salient? Hint

Prokhorovka

Belgorod

Orel

Kursk

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Allied operation in the west forced Hitler to end Operation Citadel? Hint

the invasion of Normandy

the invasion of Sicily

the invasion of Southern France

the invasion of North Africa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which major battle on the Eastern Front produced the Kursk salient?

Answer: Stalingrad

The German disaster at Stalingrad, along with the subsequent winter battle, produced the salient at Kursk.

2. Why did Hitler and OKW (German High Command) postpone the Kursk offensive for four months?

Answer: they needed more armour

The offensive in the Kursk salient was postponed until July 1943 because Hitler and OKW wanted to be assured they had enough armour for the task. Making its appearance on the battlefield for the first would be the Panther, which they hoped was an answer to the T-34.

3. The Blitzkrieg was the German Army's well tried military doctrine for offensive success. What part of that recipe was missing at Kursk?

Answer: surprise

The German army deployed massed armour, artillery and air cover in order to try to 'pinch off' the Kursk salient. The only missing element during this battle was surprise; the Red Army had been aware of German intentions for months.

4. What did the Red Army have in the Battle of Kursk that the German Army had never seen before in the Soviet Union?

Answer: defense in depth

Knowing when and where the Germans intended to attack gave the Red Army time to prepare extensive defense in depth. This included foresighted and registered artillery, minefields, and an elaborate trench system along with fortified dugouts. This was something the Wehrmacht had never seen before on the Eastern Front.

5. When the German Army finally attacked the Red Army at Kursk, what well tried armoured tactic did they use?

Answer: the double pincer

The German Army used the armoured tactic that brought them the most success early in the war, especially on the Eastern Front - the double pincer. The Ninth Army attacked in the north along with Fourth Panzer Army attacking in the south.

6. The Panther made its debut at Kursk. Overall, how did this tank perform?

Answer: it had mechanical problems

Having been rushed into production, the Wehrmacht hoped that the Panther would be an answer to the T-34. However, its debut performance was inconclusive because the tank had a host of mechanical problems.

7. The massive German 68 ton Ferdinand was also making its appearance on the battlefield. What other name is this tank known as?

Answer: the Elephant

The Ferdinand is also known as the Elephant. Mounting a high velocity 88mm gun, it was a tank killer. However, unsupported by infantry, it was vulnerable to Russian sappers.

8. From which direction were the Germans stopped in their assualt on the Kursk salient?

Answer: in the north

Model's Ninth Army was halted by the Soviet 13th Guards Army in the northern part of the salient. Fourth Panzer Army was to continue the offensive in the south alone as a single pincer movement.

9. Where were the Germans finally stopped in the battle for the Kursk salient?

Answer: Prokhorovka

Prokhorovka has been called the 'death ride of the 4th Panzer Army'. The in-depth Russian defense system and attacks by waves of T-34s halted both Panzer Corps' attempt to force a decisive victory at Kursk.

10. Which Allied operation in the west forced Hitler to end Operation Citadel?

Answer: the invasion of Sicily

The invasion of Sicily persuaded Hitler to end Operation Citadel. The battle of Kursk ended further German offensive combat operations in the East.

Source: Author beterave

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