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An Analysis of Operational Leadership. Field Marshal Erich Von Manstein

Authors: Jurgen J. Gwin; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS
 
Abstract: This paper is a historical analysis of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein's operational leadership. It focuses on the essential elements of operational leadership. These elements are operational thinking, execution of operations, and the operational leader's character. Von Manstein's idea for the campaign against France, his command of Army Group Don, and his idea for Operation Citadel are discussed.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept.
Pages: 24
Report Date: 13 FEB 95
Report Number: A382392
Keywords relating to this report:
ARMY OPERATIONS
ARMY PLANNING
COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
DECISION MAKING
JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
Judgement Psychology
LEADERSHIP
LESSONS LEARNED
MILITARY COMMANDERS
MILITARY DOCTRINE
MILITARY HISTORY
SKILLS
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
TACTICAL WARFARE
THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS
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