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Lost Victories

by Erich von Manstein
RM51.65 MYR
Lost Victories - Thryft
Lost Victories - Thryft

Insight into strategic military decisions and oversights.

"Lost Victories" offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of Germany's most proficient World War II generals. Erich von Manstein's memoirs are not just a recount of battles; they grant a sharp perspective on strategy, leadership, and the complexities of wartime decision-making that history enthusiasts often crave. This translation brings forth a narrative that could change your understanding of the war's dynamics and the notion of 'victories' and 'defeats.'

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Lost Victories

by Erich von Manstein
RM51.65 MYR
ISBN: 9780891411307
Authors: Erich von Manstein
Publisher: Presidio Press
Date of Publication: 1982-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: War, World War II, Memoir, Biography
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 1755 readers)

Description

Originally published in Germany in 1955, and in England and the United States in 1958, this classic memoir of WWII by a man who was an acknowledged military genius and probably Germany's top WWII general, is now made available again. Field Marshal Erich von Manstein described his book as a personal narrative of a soldier, discussing only those matters that had direct bearing on events in the military field. The essential thing, as he wrote, is to "know how the main personalities thought and reacted to events." This is what he tells us in this book. His account is detailed, yet dispassionate and objective. "Nothing is certain in war, when all is said and done," But in Manstein's record, at least, we can see clearly what forces were in action. In retrospect, perhaps his book takes on an even greater significance.
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Insight into strategic military decisions and oversights.

"Lost Victories" offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of Germany's most proficient World War II generals. Erich von Manstein's memoirs are not just a recount of battles; they grant a sharp perspective on strategy, leadership, and the complexities of wartime decision-making that history enthusiasts often crave. This translation brings forth a narrative that could change your understanding of the war's dynamics and the notion of 'victories' and 'defeats.'

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.