Walther von Brauchitsch quotes

Walther von Brauchitsch was a German field marshal who played a prominent role during World War II. As Commander-in-Chief of the German Army, he oversaw major military campaigns in the early years of the conflict. He was later dismissed by Adolf Hitler and held responsible for some of the war’s failures. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I myself won't do anything, but I won't stop anyone else from acting. (Walther von Brauchitsch)

Hitler was the fate of Germany and this fate could not be stayed.

Walther von Brauchitsch

Hitler is still such a popular man; we are afraid of the Hitler myth. We want to give to the German people and to the world the final proof by means of the Supreme Court-Martial and its verdict.

Walther von Brauchitsch

The German Army is tired. The vain effort to defeat Russia's armies has used up its equipment and reduced its morale.

Walther von Brauchitsch

Soldiers! The great battle in the Vistula sector is finished. The Polish Army is annihilated. The operations against Poland are thus concluded.

Walther von Brauchitsch

Walther von Brauchitsch

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Born: October 4, 1881
Died: October 18, 1948
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Walther von Brauchitsch

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