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Manstein - The Strategist

Erich von Manstein, a decorated veteran of World War I, was shattered by the German surrender of 1918. He is famous worldwide for his brilliant "Sickle Cut" plan that led to the fall of France in 1940. He rose to the rank of field marshal and later led the German summer offensive at Kursk. He survived the war and died in 1973.

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  • Originally Aired October 27, 1998
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network ZDF
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Name Type Role
Jörg Müllner Writer
Guido Knopp Director
Jörg Müllner Director