| von Lewinski, called von Manstein, Erich
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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| Rank:
Generalfeldmarschall |
| Date
of Award: March 30, 1944 |
| Cross
Class: Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
| Branch
of Service: Heer |
| Description
of Action: Erich von Manstein (November 24, 1887–June 9, 1973) served the German military as a lifelong professional soldier. He became one of the most prominent commanders of Germany's World War II armed forces (Wehrmacht). During World War II he attained the rank of Field Marshal (Generalfeldmarschall) and was held in high esteem by his fellow officers as one of the Wehrmacht's best military minds. Ref Wikipedia |
| Mini
Biography: |
| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSKX2mwNDfs |
| From:
Second World War Award Winners |
| Listing
Date: Feb 28, 2009 |
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