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Franz Halder was a German author born on June 30, 1884, and passed away on April 2, 1972. He wrote across various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama.

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Famous Franz Halder Quotes

“The Führer confirms my impressions of yesterday. He would like an understanding with Great Britain. He knows that war with the British will be hard and bloody, and knows also that people everywhere today are averse to bloodshed.”

People Knows War Hard Today Understanding British Yesterday Impression Britain Bloody Great Britain Bloodshed

Author:Franz Halder

“Whenever I go and see the Führer, I've got a loaded pistol in my pocket.”

Pockets Loaded Pistols

Author:Franz Halder

“The war against Russia is an important chapter in the German nation's struggle for existence. [...] The objective of this battle must be the demolition of present-day Russia and must therefore be conducted with unprecedented severity. Every military action must be guided in planning and execution by an iron resolution to exterminate the enemy remorselessly and totally. In particular, no adherents of the contemporary Russian Bolshevik system are to be spared.”

“... the reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of any benefit to Germany.”

Reason Military Benefits Historical Defeat British Germany Britain Empires British Empire Disintegration

Book:The Halder war diary, 1939-1942

Source: The Halder war diary, 1939-1942

“The finishing off of the encircled enemy army is to be left to the Luftwaffe.”

Left Enemy Army Finishing

Author:Franz Halder

“The left-wing, which consists of armoured and motorized forces and has no enemy in front of it, will be stopped dead in its tracks upon direct order from the Fuhrer.”

Order Left Force Enemy Fronts Direct Wings Track Left Wing

Author:Franz Halder

“Bad weather has grounded the Luftwaffe and now we must stand by and watch countless thousands of the enemy getting away to England under our noses.”

Enemy Watches England Weather Noses Get Away Grounded Bad Weather

Author:Franz Halder

About the Author

Born: June 30, 1884
Died: April 2, 1972
Known for: Author
Quotes: 7

Books & Sources

The Halder war diary, 1939-1942Related source material

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