Following the catastrophic loss at Stalingrad, the German Eastern Front was on the brink of total collapse, facing a relentless and overwhelming Soviet advance. Yet, one commander—Field Marshal Erich ...
In the summer of 1943, Manstein proposed two bold alternatives on the Eastern Front: a swift pre-emptive strike immediately after the spring thaw, and a defensive trap designed to lure Soviet armies ...
In this video, we delve into the intriguing question of whether the outcome of the Battle of Kursk could have been different if Field Marshal Erich von Manstein had been given full autonomy to plan ...
In early 1943, German forces were in retreat, reeling from the aftermath of Stalingrad. But at Kharkov, Field Marshal Erich von Manstein defied orders, regrouped, and struck back. By luring Soviet ...
In this gripping World War II documentary, we delve into the dramatic events surrounding Field Marshal Erich von Manstein's defiance of Hitler's orders during the Battle of Korsun–Cherkassy. With the ...
Senior German commanders held sharply divided views of the Waffen‑SS, weighing battlefield performance against ideology and ...
With Hitler's reluctant approval, Field Marshal Erich von Manstein unleashed a devastating tactical trap against the overconfident Soviet forces in late February 1943. Allowing the Red Army to ...
In February 1943, as the German front disintegrated after Stalingrad, Adolf Hitler stubbornly refused retreat while Soviet forces surged toward his headquarters. Field Marshal Erich von Manstein ...
German Genral Erich von Manstein has a cunning plan. And as it happens, it's just how Hitler likes it. This week, the German war plans change quite drastically. In the meantime, the Soviet Red Army ...
In 1943, after the crushing defeat at Stalingrad, the German army was on the retreat. But at Kharkov, Field Marshal Erich von Manstein defied orders and turned the tide. By luring Soviet forces into a ...