Who was hitlers best general?

Field Marshal Erich von Manstein
No major biography of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein has appeared in English until now, though he was the greatest German general of World War II—and probably the greatest of all the war’s leaders.

Who was the best German general in World War ii?

Erwin Rommel, in full Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, byname the Desert Fox, German der Wüstenfuchs, (born November 15, 1891, Heidenheim, Germany—died October 14, 1944, Herrlingen, near Ulm), German field marshal who became the most popular general at home and gained the open respect of his enemies with his spectacular …

Why is Manstein considered a genius?

Manstein was a true genius and a very un-German one at that. The Prussians had a reputation for always favoring the direct approach. Manstein broke the mold by mastering the indirect approach, one that really suited the German position more as Germany was the strategic underdog for the entirety of the war.

What did Erich von Manstein do in WW2?

Erich von Manstein. Attaining the rank of general at the end of the campaign, he was active in the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 and the Siege of Sevastopol (1941–1942), and was promoted to field marshal on 1 July 1942. He also participated in the Siege of Leningrad .

Who were Manstein’s biological and adoptive fathers?

Manstein’s biological and adoptive fathers were both Prussian generals, as were his mother’s brother and both his grandfathers (one of them, Albrecht Gustav von Manstein, had led a corps in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71). Sixteen relatives on each side of his family were military officers, many of whom rose to the rank of general.

What’s the difference between Erwin Rommel and Manstein?

Rommel was just someone who was very good at garnering publicity due to his “leading from the front” style of command which had severe limitations, eventually leading to him being severely wounded in Normandy. Manstein was a true genius and a very un-German one at that. The Prussians had a reputation for always favoring the direct approach.