Author of quotes: Erwin Rommel

I'd rather he gave me to another division.

I don't know no guilt. I was not involved in the crime. I only was serving my country my whole life.

It is impossible to evaluate everyone in the world only by the fact that they're good soldiers: otherwise we don't need civilization.

Don't join the battle, if you do not win in case of victory.

Courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity. But if it goes from the commander, and even irresponsibility.

Shed sweat - not to spill blood.

Good soldiers, bad officers. But do not forget that without them we wouldn't have civilization.

Be an example for their people - and the service, and in private life. Never spare yourself, and let the troops see that you are enduring fatigue and hardship. Be tactful, always keep good manners and teach their subordinates to do the same. Don't say overly harshly and severely: as a rule, it reveals your own weakness.

What do you like more: fatigue or death?

In a fight between two people the winner will be the one who has one more round in the magazine.

Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, and brains save both.

Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.
Mortal danger is an effective antidote to fixed ideas.

The best strategic plan is useless if it cannot be executed tactically.