Erich von Manstein
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Erich von Manstein has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025). In the episode "1940: The Battle of France (Documentary)" on The Rest Is History, Erich von Manstein is discussed as a key military leader who developed the sickle cut plan that contributed to the fall of France. The podcast highlights his collaboration with General Heinz Guderian on a rival strategy and characterizes him as a "cold, arrogant Prussian aristocrat.
Erich von Manstein was a German military officer who served as a Generalfeldmarschall in the Heer (Army) of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was subsequently convicted of war crimes and sentenced to 18 years imprisonment, but served fewer than four years before being released in 1953.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History |
| Role | Field Marshal |
| Affiliation | German Army |
Who talks about Erich von Manstein on podcasts?
Erich von Manstein came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on The Rest Is History.
- 1940: The Battle of France (Documentary) on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025)
What is Erich von Manstein mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Blitzkrieg