Erich Von Manstein

by Robert Forczyk

Erich von Manstein was one of the most successful German commanders of World War II. His military mind proved outstanding in many a conflict but perhaps his greatest triumph was his ingenious operational plan that led to the rapid defeat of France in May 1940. Manstein also showed great skill under adversity by commanding a furious rebuff to the Soviet armies in 1943, whilst Germany were retreating. However, his skill could not reverse Germany's declining...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846034655
• ISBN13: 9781846034657
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.9"