Manstein
Subtitle: Hitler's greatest general
By: Mungo Melvin
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson; Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 647
ISBN-13: 9780297845614
Subjects: Marshals; Biography; World War, 1939-1945; Campaigns; War criminals; Military campaigns
Description: "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"--Page 2 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 603-614) and index.
Table of contents: title: Son of Prussia; title: A rising star : the Reichswehr years; title: Serving under Hitler; title: At the very centre of power; title: To war again; title: Architect of victory; title: A glorious summer; title: From France to Russia; title: Panzer Corps Commander; title: The campaign in the Crimea; title: The vain struggle for Stalingrad; title: A brief glimpse of victory; title: Defeat at Kursk; title: Fighting on two fronts; title: The last battles; title: Crime and punishment.