Erwin Rommel
Erwin Rommel
Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a senior German Army officer during World War II...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionWar Hero
Date of Birth15 November 1891
CountryGermany
war tired men
Which would your men rather be, tired, or dead?
men organization energy
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.
air adoption suffering
The future battle on the ground will be preceded by battle in the air. This will determine which of the contestants has to suffer operational and tactical disadvantages and be forced throughout the battle into adoption compromise solutions.
art military enemy
The art of concentrating strength at one point, forcing a breakthrough, rolling up and securing the flanks on either side, and then penetrating like lightning deep into his rear, before the enemy has time to react.
courage stupid military
But courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility.
army achievement waiting
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 had to wait until the Patton Army in France to see the most astonishing achievements in mobile warfare.
men giving authority
The commander must establish personal and comradely contact with his men, but without giving away one inch of authority.
fighting air enemy
Anyone who has to fight, even with the most modern weapons, against an enemy in complete command of the air, fights like a savage against modern European troops, under the same handicaps and with the same chances of success.
ideas done impossible
The peril of the hour moved the British to tremendous exertions, just as always in a moment of extreme danger things can be done which had previously been thought impossible. Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.
ideas danger fixed
Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.
unique opportunity sake
One cannot permit unique opportunities to slip by for the sake of trifles.
taken views two
In view of my services in Africa, I have the chance of dying by poison. Two generals have brought it with them. It is fatal in three seconds. If I take the poison, none of the usual steps will be taken against my family; that is, against you. They will also leave my staff alone.
training firsts troops
The best form of welfare for the troops is first-rate training.
civilization should-have judging
One must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier: otherwise we should have no civilization.