Erwin Rommel (15 November 1891 – 14 October 1944), popularly known as the Desert Fox, was a field...
There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do. Erwin Rommel
There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do.
Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas. Erwin Rommel
Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.
For me, soldiers are all equal. Those black people wore your same uniform, fought on your side, and so you will be in the same jail. Erwin Rommel
For me, soldiers are all equal. Those black people wore your same uniform, fought on your side, and so you will be in the same jail.
I would rather be the hammer than the anvil. Erwin Rommel
I would rather be the hammer than the anvil.
The German soldier has impressed the world, however the Italian Bersagliere soldier has impressed the German soldier. Erwin Rommel
The German soldier has impressed the world, however the Italian Bersagliere soldier has impressed the German soldier.
No plan survives contact with the enemy. Erwin Rommel
No plan survives contact with the enemy.
In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it. Erwin Rommel
In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it.
But courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility. Erwin Rommel
But courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility.
In a man-to-man fight, the winner is he who has one more round in his magazine. Erwin Rommel
In a man-to-man fight, the winner is he who has one more round in his magazine.
A risk is a chance you take; if it fails you can recover. A gamble is a chance taken; if it fails, recovery is impossible. Erwin Rommel
A risk is a chance you take; if it fails you can recover. A gamble is a chance taken; if it fails, recovery is impossible.
Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning. Erwin Rommel
Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning.