Von Rundstedt was a soldier through and through, always keeping…

Von Rundstedt was a soldier through and through, always keeping himself clear of politics.

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Moreover, Gerd von Rundstedt was a gentleman to the core. His natural dignity and good manners inspired the respect even of those who differed widely from him in views. - View Quote Details on Moreover, Gerd von Rundstedt was a gentleman to the core…
The morale of the troops taking part was astonishingly high at the start of the offensive. They really believed victory was possible - unlike the higher commanders, who knew the facts. - View Quote Details on The morale of the troops taking part was astonishingly high…
Make peace, you fools! - View Quote Details on Make peace, you fools!
It is a pity that this faithful youth is sacrificed in a hopeless situation. - View Quote Details on It is a pity that this faithful youth is sacrificed…
Three factors defeated us in the West where I was in command. First, the unheard-of superiority of your air force, which made all movement in daytime impossible. Second, the lack of motor fuel - oil and gas - so that the Panzers and even the Luftwaffe were unable to move. Third, the systematic destruction of all railway communications so that it was impossible to bring one single railroad train across the Rhine. - View Quote Details on Three factors defeated us in the West where I was…
In appearance, Rundstedt was a man of more than average height. His head was large and well formed; his nose was of the classic Prussian boldness, which gave him a distinguished look. His thinning hair was gray and cut close to his head. His aloof air gave the impression that he was impervious to ordinary matters, men or problems. He moved with a certain mechanical precision. A puritanical Prussian. - View Quote Details on In appearance, Rundstedt was a man of more than average…
If I had had my way the English would not have got off so lightly at Dunkirk. But my hands were tied by direct orders from Hitler himself. While the English were clambering into the ships off the beaches, I was kept uselessly outside the port unable to move. I recommended to the Supreme Command that my five Panzer divisions be immediately sent into the town and thereby completely destroy the retreating English. But I received definite orders from the Führer that under no circumstances was I to attack, and I was expressly forbidden to send any of my troops closer than ten kilometres from Dunkirk. At this distance I sat outside the town watching the English escape, while my tanks and infantry were prohibited from moving. This incredible blunder was due to Hitler’s personal idea of generalship. - View Quote Details on If I had had my way the English would not…
It was now just a question of time - and lives. - View Quote Details on It was now just a question of time - and…
The vast-ness of Russia devours us. - View Quote Details on The vast-ness of Russia devours us.
We should have known better after the first war. - View Quote Details on We should have known better after the first war.