It is often possible to decide the issue of a battle merely by making an unexpected shift of one's main weight.
Erwin RommelRead
The best form of welfare for the troops is first-rate training.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Proper training is essential for the success and well-being of military personnel.
Erwin Rommel emphasizes the importance of high-quality training for military troops as the most effective support they can receive. He suggests that investing in their skills and preparation not only prepares them for combat but also contributes to their overall welfare, indicating that competence can lead to confidence and better outcomes in challenging situations.
Themes
TrainingWelfareMilitaryLeadershipSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a military conference, this quote can be used to underline the need for thorough training programs.
More from Erwin Rommel
All quotes βOne must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier: otherwise we should have no civilization.
Erwin RommelRead
The commander must be at constant pains to keep his troops abreast of all the latest tactical experience and developments, and must insist on their practical application. He must see to it that his subordinates are trained in accordance with the latest requirements. The best form of welfare for the troops is first-class training, for this saves unnecessary casualties.
Erwin RommelRead
War makes extremely heavy demands on the soldier's strength and nerves. For this reason, make heavy demands on your men in peacetime exercises.
Erwin RommelRead
Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, but brains saves both.
Erwin RommelRead
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.
Erwin RommelRead
Similar quotes
I am comfortable with my level of public discourse.
Neil ArmstrongRead
I ask particularly that those of you who are now in school will prepare yourselves to bear the burden of leadership over the next 40 years here in the United States, and make sure that the United States - which I believe almost alone has maintained watch and ward for freedom - that the United States meet its responsibility. That is a wonderful challenge for us as a people.
John F. KennedyRead
Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders.
Tom PetersRead
Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't.
Margaret ThatcherRead
The King himself should be under no man, but under God and the Law.
Edward CokeRead
A mediocre person tells. A good person explains. A superior person demonstrates. A great person inspires others to see for themselves.
Harvey MackayRead