A Bridge Too Far (1977)
Hans von Borsody: Gen. Blumentritt
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Quotes
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[talking about the Allied forces that have invaded north west Europe, causing the German forces to retreat]
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : Anything at all on when they plan to invade Holland?
Major General Gunther Blumentritt : They seem to have paused in Belgium. Most likely supply problems. Otherwise we can't imagine why.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : [smiling ruefully] I think it's because we're retreating faster than they can advance.
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Major General Gunther Blumentritt : Everyone knows you have never lost a battle.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : I'm still young, give me time.
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Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : Let's get to the point. Air power?
Major General Gunther Blumentritt : Air power, Field Marshal...
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : Briefly, please.
Major General Gunther Blumentritt : Air power is minimal.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : Ammunition?
Major General Gunther Blumentritt : Also minimal.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : Tanks, troops, replacements?
Major General Gunther Blumentritt : Minimal.
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : Morale?
[Blumentritt hesitates, then says nothing]
Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : [sighs] Nonexistent.