The commander must be at constant pains to keep his troops abreast of all the latest tactical experience and developments, and must insist on their practical application. He must see to it that his subordinates are trained in accordance with the latest requirements. The best form of welfare for the troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties.
Erwin RommelThe battle is going very heavily against us. We're being crushed by the enemy weight. We are facing very difficult days, perhaps the most difficult that a man can undergo
Erwin RommelOne must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier: otherwise we should have no civilization.
Erwin RommelTo every man of us, Tobruk was a symbol of British resistance and we were now going to finish with it for good.
Erwin Rommel