Lost Victories Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Erich von Manstein
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Lost Victories Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Erich von Manstein
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Chapters 1 and 2; Before the Storm; The Strategic Position

• Manstein was a deputy in the German Army who was moved to the 18 Division after a scandal.

• He was confused when Hitler signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union.
• He was surprised when Hitler was intent on invading Poland and taking back the German lands they had claimed during WWI with French help.

• At this time, the French refused to launch attacks on anyone, so Hitler knew, as the Polish did not, that the French would not help them again.
• The Germans had two main advantages over the Polish- numbers and equipment.

• Hitler focused on the Central Front while invading Poland, and Manstein said Poland's best option would have been to retreat to stronger positions.

Chapters 3 and 4; The Operations of Southern Army Group; The Campaign in the West

• The Southern Army Group or Poland was to engage the Polish...

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