... the reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of any benefit to Germany. — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
The Führer confirms my impressions of yesterday. He would like an understanding with Great Britain. He knows that war with the British will be hard and bloody, and knows also that people everywhere today are averse to bloodshed. — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
Whenever I go and see the Führer, I've got a loaded pistol in my pocket. — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
... the reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of… — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
The war against Russia is an important chapter in the German nation's struggle for existence. [...] The objective of this battle must be the… — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
The left-wing, which consists of armoured and motorized forces and has no enemy in front of it, will be stopped dead in its tracks… — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
The finishing off of the encircled enemy army is to be left to the Luftwaffe. — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
Bad weather has grounded the Luftwaffe and now we must stand by and watch countless thousands of the enemy getting away to England under… — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
The Führer confirms my impressions of yesterday. He would like an understanding with Great Britain. He knows that war with the British will be… — Franz Halder Copy Share Image
![“The war against Russia is an important chapter in the German nation's struggle for existence. [...] The objective of this battle must be the demolition of present-day Russia and must therefore be conducted with unprecedented severity. Every military action must be guided in planning and execution…” quote by Franz Halder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e00/franz-halder-52807_action_the-war-against-russia-is-an-important-c_1541889.jpg)
