Don't Fight A Battle If

There Are Always Times Where The Place Of A Commander Isn't Back With His Major State, But Onward With His Troops.

The Peril Of The Hour Moved The British To Tremendous Exertions, Just As Always In A Moment Of Extreme Danger Things Can Be Done Which Had Previously Been Thought Impossible. Mortal Danger Is An Effective Antidote For Fixed Ideas.

Which Would Your Men Rather Be, Tired, Or Dead?

Manstein Is A Man Of Illusions. ... He Believes Hitler Will Listen To Facts.

Be An Example To Your Men, In Your Duty And In Private Life. Never Spare Yourself, And Let The Troops See That You Don't In Your Endurance Of Fatigue And Privation. Always Be Tactful And Well-mannered And Teach Your Subordinates To Do The Same. Avoid Excessive Sharpness Or Harshness Of Voice, Which Usually Indicates The Man Who Has Shortcomings Of His Own To Hide.