A Bridge Too Far (1977)

Hans von Borsody: Gen. Blumentritt

Quotes 

• [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.

• Major General Gunther Blumentritt : Everyone knows you have never lost a battle.

  Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt : I'm still young, give me time.

• 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.