Erwin Rommel Quotes

But courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility.

Erwin Rommel

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• But courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility.

  

  Erwin Rommel
  • Courage
  • Stupidity
  • Commander