(May 24, 2014 at 5:53 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Manstein wanted Paulus to break out to join his relief army's attack. Hitler said no. Paulus said no.
Given the result it would seem that Manstein had a better grasp of the situation.
Manstein had a better grasp of the situation in headquarters.
retreat at best ,would have turned into a total rout which would have taken the entire eastern front with it.
that's why the order to stand in place was given .it's hard to retreat and fight at the same time.
