Memorable Quotes from David Bamber
1 quoteConfrontation Over Orders in Nazi Germany
Major Otto Remer
Minister Goebbels?
Joseph Goebbels
What can I do for you, Major?
Remer
My battalion has orders to blockade the government quarter and place you under arrest.
Goebbels
Are you a dedicated National Socialist, Major?
Remer
Yes, sir.
Remer
Major Remer here. Hello?
Man
Do you recognize my voice?
Remer
Yes, mein Führer.
[stands erect, knowing who it is]
Adolf Hitler
Then listen very carefully. I want these traitors taken alive.
Remer
Yes, mein Führer.
[softly; gives back the phone to Goebbels, who finishes the call]
Goebbels
You heard what he said, the Führer wants these traitors taken alive.
Remer
Yes, sir.
[leaves. Goebbels removes his suicide pill as Remer exits the room.]
Second Lieutenant Hagen
But sir, these men are part of a coup.
[confused]
Remer
I've just been on the phone with Hitler himself. We are the coup, you idiot! We've been duped!
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