Manstein
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Manstein has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Nov 2025). Identified as a key architect (Erich von Manstein) of the Ardennes breakthrough and the operational plan (the sickle cut) that led to the rapid defeat of France.
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 | General (German Heer) |
| Affiliation | Wehrmacht (German Army) |
Who talks about Manstein on podcasts?
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 Manstein mentioned alongside?
Worked with: Guderian
Worked with: Guderian