[PzLdr]

Try Erich von Manstein, author of the plan that brought France to its knees in six weeks, author of the counter stroke at Kursk in early 1943 that stopped the post Stalingrad Soviet offensive. Try Eisenhower who planned the greatest amphibious invasion of modern times (Overlord). Try Yamashita, who took Singapore in six weeks. Try Rommel, whose 1942 offensive was a tactical and strategic jewel. For defense, try Kesselring in Italy.

Zhukov's two greatest claims to fame are Stalingrad, and the destruction of Army Group Center in 1944. He showed a good strategic sense, but he wasn't in Manstein's class.

[Yasotay]

The same Manstein that failed to relieve Stalingrad? The same Manstein that lost at Kursk? While very good, Manstein is way overrated. Zhukov beat Manstein. I did like Manstein's spring counteroffensive in 1943.

A valid argument can be made about Eisenhower.

Yamashita .... wrong league.

Rommel .... not a chance.

Kesselring defense does not even compare to Leningrad or Moscow.