Who refined Manstein’s strategy for the invasion of France?
Heinz Guderian
Erwin Rommel
Franz Halder
Wolfram von Richthofen
Answer
Franz Halder, the chief of staff of the German Army High Command, further refined and developed the strategic plan initially conceived by Erich von Manstein for the invasion of France in May 1940. Halder's modifications incorporated elements such as pincer movements, coordinated assaults, and the utilization of armored spearheads to swiftly breach French defenses and drive deep into enemy territory.
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