Synopsis
One of the most brilliant field leaders during World War II was the famous General der Panzertruppe Hasso von Manteuffel. With lightning speed, he attacked and pursued Allied forces, utilizing the newest tank technology and machinery. He was a genius in the methodology of mobile warfare, having studied under the innovative German General Heinz Guderian. In 1941, von Manteuffel led his Panzer troops to the very outskirts of Moscow, only to be repulsed by the fierce Russian winter and the inability of OKW to transport needed supplies to him. Some two years later, he was ordered by Hitler to stop the Russian advances in East Prussia and, because of his continued success, he was commended by Hitler as "the General who wins battles."
In spite of his brilliant war record, von Manteuffel has enjoyed little acclaim outside of military circles. However, Donald Grey Brownlow has rectified this wrong and given the famous field leader his just reward. many years have been spent in compiling information, performing research and talking with military personnel on two continents. The result is this long-overdue volume on the military exploits of General von Manteuffel.