My most profound confidence is however based upon the fact that at the head of Germany there stands a man by his entire development, his desires, and striving can only have been destined by fate to lead our people into a brighter future.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that the author, a German soldier named Alfred Jodl, had great confidence in the leader of Germany at the time. He believed this leader was destined by fate to guide the German people towards a better future, based on the leader's personal development, desires, and aspirations.
About Alfred Jodl
Alfred Jodl was a high-ranking German military officer during World War II. He was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the Nuremberg trials and was executed in 1946. His role as the Chief of the Operations Staff of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht made him a key figure in the German military command throughout the war.
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