Lost Victories by Field Marshal Erich von Manstein remains one of the most important and controversial military memoirs to emerge from the Second World War. First published in German as Verlorene Siege, this influential work provides a detailed firsthand account of Germany's military campaigns from the perspective of one of the Wehrmacht's most respected commanders. This 1994 Presidio Press paperback edition includes the respected foreword by Captain B. H. Liddell Hart and an introduction by Martin Blumenson, making it especially desirable for collectors and readers of military history.
Within these pages, Manstein discusses major operations including the invasion of France, the Eastern Front, the Crimea, Stalingrad, and the strategic conflicts within the German High Command. His analysis of operational warfare, armored strategy, and command decision-making has ensured the book's enduring relevance among historians, military scholars, and enthusiasts of World War II history.
This edition is particularly suited to readers interested in German military doctrine, battlefield strategy, and memoirs from senior wartime commanders. While controversial in parts due to its historical context and post-war interpretations, Lost Victories remains essential reading for understanding the military history of the Second World War and the internal workings of the German Army leadership.
The 1994 Presidio paperback presents well on the shelf and remains increasingly sought after by collectors of military history books, especially those focusing on the Eastern Front, armored warfare, and German military leadership.
Condition - Very Good
1994 paperback edition in very good condition overall. Covers show light to moderate edge wear, with a noticeable crease to the front cover caused by folding. Spine remains solid and binding is secure. Pages are clean and bright. A previous bookseller sticker from the Military History Bookshop in London is present on the endpaper.
