- Private Gerhard Schulz: [explaining to Solly about the German government's involvement] The only difference between them and us is, they're homicidal maniacs.
- Prison warden: It looks as if the might of Poland will attack us soon. Germany will be at war again.
- Private Gerhard Schulz: We should put out a statement over the radio to London, thanking them for their contribution to the German war effort - and tell them we've swept up their leaflets, re-pulped them, and turned them into toilet rolls.
- Major Neuheim: A personal commendation from the Fuhrer himself, Schulz - that's what I'm after. Or die in the attempt.
- Private Gerhard Schulz: If you don't mind me saying sir, the war's hardly got going, isn't it a bit early for bravado?
- Fritsch: In my opinion it could easily constitute a war crime.
- Kube: Then the British have already committed one.
- Fritsch: Exactly, and those responsible will answer for it - in the courts. After the war.
- Major Neuheim: Are you insane at the ministry? Do you think anyone cares about the courts? We are at war!
- Bertha Freyer: You can't afford me, Gerhard. And besides, I've told you I can't do it with anyone below the rank of major. I've got a psychological block.