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Albrecht Gustav
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Albert Ehrenreich Gustav von Manstein (24.8.1805 - 11.5.1877) place of birth: Flensburg Prussian infantry general von Manstein launched his military career in 1822 with the 3rd Infantry Regiment. By 1864, he had advanced to leading the 6th Infantry Division into battle during the Danish War. He then commanded the reserves of the First Army in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, for which he awarded the Pour le Merite. In 1867, General von Manstein replaced Freiherr Edwin von Manteuffel as commander of the Prussian 9th Army Corps. He led these troops during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, where they distinguished themselves during battles at Gravelotte and Le Mans. Von Manstein retired from active duty in 1873 and passed away four years later. He was the adoptive grandfather of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein who commanded German wehrmacht troops during World War Two. |
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