"One day the world will hold the Wehrmacht responsible for these methods since these things are taking place under its nose."

“You can talk to the man. He is reasonable, and sees your point of view, if you point it out properly.”

“Please don't worry about me, Captain Patzig. I'm an incurable optimist. And as far as those fellows are concerned, I think I know how to get along with them.”

“General Franco made it clear that Spain could enter the war only when England was about ready to collapse.”

“Badly mishandled. Nose broken at last interrogation. My time is up. Was not a traitor. Did my duty as a German. If you survive, please tell my wife...”

“As the officer before the World War was naturally a monarchist...so it is naturally understandable today...to be a National Socialist...The Wehrmacht has become the tool of the National Socialist will for development.”

“I die for my fatherland. I have a clear conscience. I only did my duty to my country when I tried to oppose the criminal folly of Hitler.”