In Tunisia the Americans had to pay a stiff price for their experience, but it brought rich dividends. Even at that time, the American generals showed themselves to be very advanced in the tactical handling of their forces, although we… — 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
Training errors are recorded on paper. Tactical errors are etched in stone. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
The German soldier has impressed the world, however the Italian Bersagliere soldier has impressed the German soldier. — Erwin Rommel Copy Share Image
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