The responsibility of commanding the invasion fell to me, and the task was assigned to my Army Group.
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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
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
Another adverse factor was the way the Russians received continual reinforcements from their back areas, as they fell back. It seemed to us that as soon as one force was wiped out, the path was blocked by the arrival of a fresh force.
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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 I repeat that this order be rescinded or that you find someone else.
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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.
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The invasion was to be made in August if possible, and September at the latest. The military reasons for its cancellation were various.
Gerd von Rundstedt
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