Ugo Cavallero quotes

Ugo Cavallero was an Italian military officer and Marshal of Italy who played a significant role during World War II. Known for his strategic command of the Italian armed forces, he served as Chief of the Italian Supreme Command. He was a central figure in shaping Italy's military actions and policies during the conflict. Here are 5 of his quotes:

The Duce told me that he foresaw the possibility of a conflict between Germany and Russia. He said that we could not stay out of this because it involved the struggle against communism. It was, therefore, necessary to make arrangements for the bringing together between Ljubljana and Zagreb of a motorized division, of an armored division, and of the grenadier division.

Ugo Cavallero

I am very much afraid that the loss of Cyrenaica will have serious political consequences for the Duce.

Ugo Cavallero

I've been in contact with Marshal Badoglio. We agree that Italy must be saved from the abyss toward which Fascism is driving her. If we depose Mussolini, however, the new government should do nothing drastic to upset Hitler until we can secretly negotiate an armistice with the Allies.

Ugo Cavallero

The assault on Malta will cost us many casualties... But I am the one who wants it because I consider it absolutely essential for the future development of the war. If we take Malta, Libya will be safe. If not, the situation of the colony will always be precarious.

Ugo Cavallero