Which plan for the invasion of France did Manstein initially propose?
Case Yellow
Sichelschnitt
Operation Sea Lion
Plan XVII
Answer
Sichelschnitt, proposed by Erich von Manstein, envisioned a concentrated drive through the Ardennes Forest, bypassing the main French defensive lines, and slicing through the Allied armies in northern France. The plan prioritized speed and surprise over brute force, seeking to encircle and trap the Allied forces, cutting them off from their supplies and reinforcements, ultimately leading to their collapse.
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