Originally published in Germany in 1955, and in England and the United States in 1958, this classic memoir of WWII by a man who was an acknowledged military genius and probably Germany's top WWII general, is now made available again. Field Marshal Erich von Manstein described his book as a personal narrative of a soldier, discussing only those matters that had direct bearing on events in the military field. The essential thing, as he wrote, is to "know how the main personalities thought and reacted to events." This is what he tells us in this book.His account is detailed, yet dispassionate and objective. "Nothing is certain in war, when all is said and done," But in Manstein's record, at least, we can see clearly what forces were in action. In retrospect, perhaps his book takes on an even greater significance.
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Manstein;s Lost Victories is definatly one of the more interesting and informative German autobigraphies to emerge from World War II. New publishers Zenith press is to be commended for republishing it --WWII History
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With an emphasis on analysis seldom presented in a book this accessible, Manstein has presented his readers with a rich history of his activities in the Second World War. The majority of the book is devoted to his greatest operational achievement, the successful withdrawal of several German army groups on the Southern end of the Russian front after the defeat at Stalingrad. There are moments in the recounting of this operation when the reader can fully appreciate the difficulties confronting Manstein and his staff; the tension, always understated by the author, becomes palpable, if only because of what he does not say. Lost Victories is a glimpse into one of the most brilliant military minds of this century and a book not to be missed.
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In my opinion this is one of the best books ever written about second world war. I have to say that i've read this book over twenty times, and i've got over three hundred books of second world war. If you are an enthusiast you must read this one. The most brilliant tactician.
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It's hard to believe how much management was carried out by Manstein.He seems to be able to juggle so many balls in the air at the same time it's amazing.Couple this with his battles with the German High Command and you see why he is so well rated as a brilliant general.
This is a most informative bio of Manstein on active service at the Eastern Front.
It's a pity that the maps were so small.I had to supplement these with my Times Atlas and a magnifying glass to get to where these battles took place.
You have to admire the German military - not the silly Nazis but the German Military were without doubt top notch.
A good read and very informative.
This is a most informative bio of Manstein on active service at the Eastern Front.
It's a pity that the maps were so small.I had to supplement these with my Times Atlas and a magnifying glass to get to where these battles took place.
You have to admire the German military - not the silly Nazis but the German Military were without doubt top notch.
A good read and very informative.
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