Manstein is a man of illusions. ... He believes Hitler will listen to facts.

The organization of supplies, the command of men, anything in any way constructive requires more than intellect; it requires energy and drive and an unrelenting will to serve the cause, regardless of one's personal interests.

One cannot permit unique opportunities to slip by for the sake of trifles.

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.

The battle is fought and decided by the quartermasters, long before the shooting begins.

War makes extremely heavy demands on the soldier's strength and nerves. For this reason, make heavy demands on your men in peacetime exercises.

In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it.