German Armored Forces & Vehicles

Hitler Shaking von Manteuffel's Hand

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Von Manteuffel died in Reith im Alpbachtal, Tyrol, Austria. He left the legacy of being the 24th of only 27 holders of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. His ability to leverage the speed of German tanks set a new standard in the doctrines of modern mobile warfare. He published a unit history of the 7th Panzer Division in 1965, a text on modern warfare in 1970, and a photographic history of the 7th Panzer Division in 1978.His leadership abilities were deeply respected even by his former enemies, best demonstrated by a 1968 invitation from United States Military Academy at West Point for him to lecture to its cadets. texag57