Erich von Manstein

The general verdict among the German generals I interrogated in 1945 was that Field-Marshal von Manstein had proved the ablest commander in…

— Erich von Manstein

He was not only the most brilliant strategist of all our generals, but he had a good political sense. A man of…

— Erich von Manstein

Hitler overestimated the importance of [technology]. As a result, he would count on a mere handful of assault-gun detachment or the new…

— Erich von Manstein

Prussian Field Marshals do not mutiny.

— Erich von Manstein

There are only four types of officer. First, there are the lazy, stupid ones. Leave them alone, they do no harm…Second, there…

— Erich von Manstein

The [chief] characteristic of Hitler's leadership [was] his over-estimation of the power of the will. [To win the war] this will had…

— Erich von Manstein

A war is not lost until you consider it lost.

— Erich von Manstein

“No Senior military commander can for years on end expect his soldiers to lay down their lives for victory and then precipitate…

— Erich von Manstein

Strength of character and inner fortitude, however, are decisive factors. The confidence of the man in the ranks rests upon a man's…

— Erich von Manstein

If Paulus's army had capitulated before the end, the Russians would have had the advantage of withdrawing forces against Paulus and against…

— Erich von Manstein