“In spite of intense efforts, the moment has drawn near when this front, already so heavily strained, will break. I consider it my duty to bring these conclusions to your notice…my Fuhrer.”

—  Günther von Kluge

July 1944. Quoted in "Why the Allies Won" - Page 170 - by R. J. Overy - History - 1995

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