1107. HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL (1897-1978) Commander of the 5th Panzer Army which spearheaded the ill-fated Ardennes offensive of January 1945. After vainly requesting more help from a vacillating Hitler, he spoke despairingly of "a corporal's war". Later served as a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). S.P. 7" x 5" b/w, an image reproduction on paper stock showing Manteuffel conferring with soldiers on the field. Boldly signed at bottom adding "May 19, 1944". Mounted, very good. $50 - 75