Field Marshal Erich von Manstein. ( 1887- 1973 )
Given that both his natural and step father were Generals it may well have been expected that young Erich would walk in their footsteps to serve in the Army. There can be little doubt that of all Hitler's Field Marshals, Erich Manstein was the best and most brilliant. See the Index to "Adolf Hitler and his WW2 Field Marshals" |