Alfred Jodl Quotes

Germany, Soldier
May 10, 1890 – October, 16, 1946.

Alfred Josef Ferdinand Jodl (About this sound listen (help·info); 10 May 1890 – 16 October 1946) was a German general during World War II, who served as the Chief of the Operations Staff of the Armed Forces High Command (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht).

The Pact of Munich is signed. Czechoslovakia as a power is out. The genius of the Führer and his determination not to shun even a world war have again won victory without the use of force. The hope remains that the incredulous, the weak and the doubters have been converted and will remain that way.

Alfred Jodl
- World
- Power
- War
My most profound confidence is however based upon the fact that at the head of Germany there stands a man by his entire development, his desires, and striving can only have been destined by fate to lead our people into a brighter future.

Alfred Jodl
- People
- Future
- Confidence

It is tragic that the Fuehrer should have the whole nation behind him with the single exception of the Army generals. In my opinion it is only by action that they can now atone for their faults of lack of character and discipline.

Alfred Jodl
- Character
- Action
- Single
My greetings to you, my Germany.

Alfred Jodl
Death - by hanging! - that, at least, I did not deserve. The death part - all right, somebody has to stand for the responsibility. But that - that I did not deserve!

Alfred Jodl
- Death
- Responsibility
Ah, you come to see the others but rarely to see me.

Alfred Jodl
Yes, I'm very normal, everything is okay, I won't become a psychiatric case.

Alfred Jodl