Anybody who came under the spell of his personality turned into a real soldier. He seemed to know what the enemy were like and how they would react.

Rommel, you magnificent bastard! I read your book!

He was the best leader of fast-moving troops but only up to army level. Above that level it was too much for him. Rommel was given too much responsibility. He …

Rommel was jumpy, wanted to do everything at once, then lost interest. Rommel was my superior in command in Normandy. I cannot say Rommel wasn't a good general…

What has passed with him since then he does not disclose to us. He tells us that we ourselves, led on by him and our own desire, will discover what has passed …

The morale of the troops taking part was astonishingly high at the start of the offensive. They really believed victory was possible - unlike the higher comman…

The key word for me on him is 'inspiration.' He is a leader by inspiration. He sets an example. It's quite important that people realize that I don't see him a…