The invasion was to be made in August if possible, and September at the latest. The military reasons for its cancellation were various.
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If was, increased by a lack of railways in Russia - for bringing up supplies to our advancing troops.Gerd von Rundstedt
The responsibility of commanding the invasion fell to me, and the task was assigned to my Army Group.
Gerd von Rundstedt
The German Air Force was not sufficient to protect the sea crossing on its own. While the leading part of the forces might have landed, there was the danger that they might be cut off from supplies and reinforcements.
Gerd von Rundstedt
It is madness to attempt to hold. In the first place the troops cannot do it and in the second place if they do not retreat they will be destroyed. I repeat that this order be rescinded or that you find someone else.
Gerd von Rundstedt
That same night a reply came from the Fuhrer that my resignation was accepted - I left the Eastern Front on December 1st, and never returned there.
Gerd von Rundstedt
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