Erich von Manstein: Tactical Genius or War Criminal? The Untold WWII Story

What happens when brilliant military strategy serves a genocidal regime? This is the haunting legacy of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein—one of World War II’s most celebrated tacticians and one of its most morally conflicted figures.

From his groundbreaking “sickle cut” plan in France to the brutal Eastern Front campaigns, Manstein's brilliance shaped the course of history. But beneath his battlefield genius lies complicity in Nazi war crimes, including support for genocide, mistreatment of prisoners, and deliberate disregard for civilian lives.

In this video, we explore the life, career, and moral failures of a commander who helped redefine modern warfare while enabling one of history’s darkest regimes. Is it possible to separate military brilliance from moral accountability? Watch and decide for yourself.

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