In view of my services in Africa, I have the chance of dying by poison. Two generals have brought it with them. It is fatal in three seconds. If I take the poison, none of the usual steps will be… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
If I had to take hell, I would use the Australians to take it and the New Zealanders to hold it. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
Be an example to your men, in your duty and in private life. Never spare yourself, and let the troops see that you don'tin… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
It's better for one to die than for all of us to be killed in a shooting affray. Anyway, we've practically no ammunition. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
“It is my experience that bold decisions give the best promise of success. But one must differentiate between [strategic] and tactical boldness and a military gamble. A bold operation is one in which success is not a certainty but which in case of failure leaves one with sufficient forces in hand to cope with whatever situation may arise. A gamble,… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share
There are always times where the place of a commander isn't back with his Major State, but onward with his troops. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
Anyone who has to fight, even with the most modern weapons, against an enemy in complete command of the air, fights like a savage… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
Men are basically smart or dumb and lazy or ambitious. The dumb and ambitious ones are dangerous and I get rid of them. The… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
The commander must be at constant pains to keep his troops abreast of all the latest tactical experience and developments, and must insist on… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
