"It is sometimes tougher to fight my superiors than the French"
- Heinz Guderian
About this Quote
Heinz Guderian was a German basic throughout World War II. This quote is likely referring to the problem of browsing the politics of the German armed force. Guderian was known for his ingenious strategies and methods, which often put him at chances with his superiors. He was often irritated by the administration and politics of the German armed force, which he felt prevented his ability to effectively lead his troops. This quote is likely a reflection of his aggravation with the military hierarchy and his belief that it was in some cases more difficult to eliminate versus his superiors than against the opponent. Guderian's quote is a testament to the problem of browsing the politics of the military and the value of having strong leadership in order to achieve success.
"In fact men will fight for a superstition quite as quickly as for a living truth - often more so, since a superstition is so intangible you cannot get at it to refute it, but truth is a point of view, and so is changeable"