4 Walter Model Quotes on Leadership

Walter Model quotes on leadership

6. Has everything been done to justify our actions in the light of history? What can there be left for a commander in defeat? In antiquity they took poison.

7. He who leads troops has no right to think about himself.

8. We have lost a battle, but I assure to you that we will not lose the war! I cannot say more at the present moment although I know the losses are crowded in your minds. That this happened does not hold importance. What counts is not to lose confidence in the future of Germany. At the same time everyone must understand the gravity of the situation. This moment will be enough to distinguish the true men from the inept ones. Every soldier has the same responsibilities: if the advancing one falls, another must be ready to take his place in order to go on.

9. Did you see that eye? I trust that man to do it, but I wouldn't want to serve under him.