• The [chief] characteristic of Hitler's leadership [was] his over-estimation of the power of the will. [To win the war] this will had only to be translated into faith down to the youngest private soldier.

    Erich von Manstein: The [chief] characteristic of Hitler's leadership [was] his over-estimation of the  power of the will. [To win the war] this will had only to be translated into faith down to the youngest private soldier.