“…the basic principles of the military services are unchangeable. Courage and candor, obedience and comradeship, love of fatherland and loyalty to the State: these are ever the distinguishing characteristics of the soldier and sailor. Building character through intelligent training and education is always the first and greatest goal.”

—  Erich Raeder

Quoted in "He Led Hitler's Navy," "New York Times" article, April 24, 1960.

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