Gerd von Rundstedt was a famous Soldier from Germany, who lived between December 12, 1875 and February 24, 1953. He/she became 77 years old.
Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac sagittarius, who is known for Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism.
Our collection contains 5 quotes who is written / told by Gerd.
5 Famous quotes by Gerd von Rundstedt
"If was, increased by a lack of railways in Russia - for bringing up supplies to our advancing troops"
"Another adverse factor was the way the Russians received continual reinforcements from their back areas, as they fell back. It seemed to us that as soon as one force was wiped out, the path was blocked by the arrival of a fresh force"
"It is madness to attempt to hold. In the first place the troops cannot do it and in the second place if they do not retreat they will be destroyed. I repeat that this order be rescinded or that you find someone else"
"The German Air Force was not sufficient to protect the sea crossing on its own. While the leading part of the forces might have landed, there was the danger that they might be cut off from supplies and reinforcements"
"The responsibility of commanding the invasion fell to me, and the task was assigned to my Army Group"
