Manstein : Hitler's greatest general /

Manstein : Hitler's greatest general /

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Author / Creator:	Melvin, Mungo.
Imprint:	London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2010.
Description:	647 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., col. maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Manstein, Erich von, -- 1887-1973. Manstein, Erich von, -- 1887-1973. World War (1939-1945) Generals -- Germany -- Biography. War criminals -- Germany -- Biography. Marshals. Military campaigns. War criminals. Europe. Germany. Biography.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8127862

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ISBN:	9780297845614 (hbk.) 0297845616 (hbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [603]-614) and index.
Summary:	"The life of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein is the story of a doomed generation: the generals who claimed they fought for Germany, not for Hitler. Like Albert Speer, the polished, urbane Manstein was no uncouth Nazi. The ablest product of the German general staff, he impressed foes and friends alike. Charged with war crimes, his case was taken up by the British historian Liddell Hart. He was sentenced to 18 years, but released after three and went on to advise the West German government on founding its new army within NATO" --Cover, p. 2.

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Summary:	Erich von Manstein was the military genius who created the plan for the 1940 blitzkrieg that overran France, Belgium and the Netherlands in six weeks. Catapulted to high command, he played a key role in the invasion of Russia, the conquest of the Crimea and it was his task to rescue the Sixth Army at Stalingrad.
Physical Description:	647 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., col. maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [603]-614) and index.
ISBN:	9780297845614 0297845616