Erich von Manstein - as almost all generals - was very egotistical and "Lost Victories" may portray himself as a little better than he was. But STILL. Erich von Manstein was not only the best German general, but WWII's and maybe the whole XX century, according to several things I've read and of conclusions I have made by reading what he DID. ANd what Srdo posted is the complete truth. [img]graemlins/rk.gif[/img]

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