The German soldier has impressed the world, however the Italian Bersagliere soldier has impressed the German soldier. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
One must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier: otherwise we should have no civilization. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
War makes extremely heavy demands on the soldier's strength and nerves. For this reason, make heavy demands on your men in peacetime… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
Good soldiers, bad officers; however don't forget that without them we would not have any Civilization. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
For me, soldiers are all equal. Those black people wore your same uniform, fought on your side, and so you 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… — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
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
