Famous quote by Claus von Stauffenberg

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If our most highly qualified General Staff officers had been told to work out the most nonsensical high level organizati
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"If our most highly qualified General Staff officers had been told to work out the most nonsensical high level organization for war which they could think of, they could not have produced anything more stupid that that which we have at present"

- Claus von Stauffenberg

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This quote by Claus von Stauffenberg is a criticism of the organization of the German armed force during World War II. He is indicating that the structure of the armed force is so inefficient and illogical that it could not have been developed by even the most certified officers. He is suggesting that the company of the armed force is so poor that it is almost as if it was developed to fail. He is also indicating that the armed force is not making the most of the know-how of its officers, and that the present structure is not conducive to success.

Von Stauffenberg's quote is an effective indictment of the German military's company during World War II. He is suggesting that the armed force is not benefiting from the competence of its officers, and that the current structure is not conducive to success. He is also implying that the military is not taking the required steps to make sure victory, and that the existing structure is not conducive to success. His words are a tip that even the most qualified officers can be rendered inefficient if their expertise is not taken into consideration when developing an organization.

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Claus von Stauffenberg This quote is written / told by Claus von Stauffenberg between November 15, 1907 and July 20, 1944. He was a famous Soldier from Germany. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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