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His autobiography "Lost Victories" was published in English and is worth reading. He was probably the best single general of WWII on any side. I would imagine the Ukrainian generals now in 2022 are studying his conquest of the Crimea and Sevastopol, as they face the same task.

Best general(Marshall) in the history of WW2, in fact the most talented commanders were on the German side.

The greatest operational mind the German army had produced upto the end of WWII. Despite the attrocities committed behind the lines in his area of command and for which he is partially accountable, his way of planning and implementing of the military operations are exceptional and they are still widely studied in military academies.

Little big mistake. England declared war against Germany in WW1 and in WW2.

A documentary about Erich Von Manstein with no mention of Kharkov is a great omission

A very good film, although baffling it does not cover "Mansteins Miracle" in the Third Battle of Kharkov, arguably his greatest tactical victory.

Imagine how he must have felt taking orders from an emotionally-charged corporal, especially when thousands of lives were on the line.

v. Manstein is possibly the best Fieldmarshal of all time.

He didn't look like that in the thumbnail

great general, not so great person

In the nicest way possible, I love falling asleep to your Nazi people profiles. Narrator has great voice.

“Strength of character and inner fortitude, however, are decisive factor. The confidence of the man in the ranks rests upon a man’s strength of character”

It's a fairly simple summary of Manstein's life but it pretty much misses the main focus of Manstein's military genius. He was a brilliant tactician and was sacked by Hitler for making a strategic withdrawal contrary to Hitler's direct order and saving his army. Also, when he was attempting to relieve Paulus' 6th Army at Stalingrad Hitler ordered Paulus not to attempt a breakout. Manstein's army was nearly caught in an encirclement and he chose to withdraw from the area and save his troops. These are two classic examples of Manstein's defiance of Hitler and proved to be correct in retrospect.

Superb documentary. Well, done!!! You kept me wanting more. A great wealth of information. Thank you...I loved it..

God, imagine Manstein as one of Napoleon's Marshals.

Amazing as always. I appreciate this outstanding work!

A brilliant tactician and strategist, a rare combination. His extrication of forces from the Caucasus has to be admired.

Very odd that a comprehensive account of von Manstein’s career omits one of his most famous achievements; The Manstein counterstroke in the spring of 1943 which effectively re-established the south eastern front after the disaster at Stalingrad.

Your historical documentaries are thorough and in depth. Chapeau❤