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For what reason was Kluge's predecessor as OB West, Gerd von Rundstedt, dismissed?
For defeatism
For incompetence
For insubordination
For treason
Answer
Gerd von Rundstedt was dismissed as OB West because of his defeatism. He had expressed doubts about the ability of the German army to win the war, and he had also criticized Hitler's military strategy. Rundstedt's dismissal was seen as a sign that Hitler was becoming increasingly intolerant of criticism, and that he was willing to sacrifice even his most experienced and capable generals in order to achieve victory.
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