I Would Rather He Had Given Me

The Commander Must Establish Personal And Comradely Contact With His Men, But Without Giving Away One Inch Of Authority.

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.

Manstein Is A Man Of Illusions. ... He Believes Hitler Will Listen To Facts.

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.

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.