I would be rather more happy had he given me one more division.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rommel expresses regret that he was given fewer divisions than he wanted.
- In plain terms
- He wishes he had more divisions to command.
- What can you take from it?
- Resources constrain the ability to execute plans.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What resources do you wish you had?
- How do you cope with limits?
Another view
More divisions are not a guarantee of success.
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