3 Ugo Cavallero Quotes on War

Ugo Cavallero quotes on war

3. I am very much afraid that the loss of Cyrenaica will have serious political consequences for the Duce.

4. The Duce told me that he foresaw the possibility of a conflict between Germany and Russia. He said that we could not stay out of this because it involved the struggle against communism. It was, therefore, necessary to make arrangements for the bringing together between Ljubljana and Zagreb of a motorized division, of an armored division, and of the grenadier division.

5. The assault on Malta will cost us many casualties: But I am the one who wants it because I consider it absolutely essential for the future development of the war. If we take Malta, Libya will be safe. If not, the situation of the colony will always be precarious.