1940 ⟶ Manstein Commands XXXVIII Panzer Corps
Erich von Manstein is placed in command of German XXXVIII (3...
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1939
1940
1944
💡 Manstein Proposes Ardennes Offensive
As Germany plans for an attack on France, German Lieutenant-General Erich von Manstein proposes that Germany should attack through the Ardennes rather than through Belgium – the expected attack route.⟶
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⚔️ Manstein Commands XXXVIII Panzer Corps
Erich von Manstein is placed in command of German XXXVIII (38) Armour Corps, removing him from planning the French invasion.⟶
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🪖 Guderian's Panzer Corps Breaks Through at Sedan
General Heinz Guderian's Panzer corps breaks through at Sedan, France.⟶
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