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Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt's generalship looked good. Using every possible means of deception and concealment, he had massed a formidable attacking force in the hills and woods. Allied air reconnaissance had reported some movement and concentrations there, but headquarters had not fully evaluated the enemy's real strength and intentions. Rundstedt had achieved tactical and strategic surprise...
...timing of the blow had also been shrewd. To the north, Rundstedt had fought a slowly yielding defense back to the Roer River, and had struck while the Allies were building up their strength for a crossing. Rundstedt may also have timed his strikes to hit home before a Russian offensive could be launched on the central Polish sector...
...Rundstedt had won a substantial victory. U.S. military spokesmen said that Rundstedt was making a great gamble. What stakes was he playing...
...whole hour Hitler refused to see his callers. Then he gave in. Rundstedt spoke first, announced that henceforth Hitler's military genius must not interfere with the conduct of the war. Hitler flared up, threatened to have Rundstedt hanged. Then Himmler cut in and said that "with all respect for the Führer." the war came first, and that the SS supported the Wehrmacht's demands...
...hours they argued. Hitler screamed, wept, clawed the carpet. Later Rundstedt was reported to have said: "Rather ten carpets than one more defeat...