Narrow Escapes of WWII — Season 1, Episode 4: Manstein Holds the Line

Episode synopsis

Fleeing from the Russian troops, Erich von Manstein devised one of the most brilliant escapes in military history Â- one that is still studied in military schools.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Doolittle Raid
• E2Wingate and the Chindits
• E3The Black Battalion Holds the Line
• E5Lucky Laycock's Escape from Crete
• E6The Amiens Raid
• E7Breakout Through Hell's Gate
• E8The Road of Bones
• E9Morshead Holds Tobruk
• E10The Real Bridge Too Far
• E11Evacuation in the Baltic
• E12Operation Pedestal
• E13Moore's March