... 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 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… — 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
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