Erich von Manstein
Richthofen is credited with contributions to the development of modern air-ground joint operations which encompassed the tactical and operational level. In 1942 his relationship with Erich von Manstein, was a partnership of "two great operational minds." While Richthofen may have had a "superb" military mind, it was orientated toward the practical and technical. He had little interest in literature, culture or ideas.