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On July 1, 1944, Field Marshal von Rundstedt reportedly snapped at Berlin: "Make peace, you fools!" Twenty-four hours later, he was dismissed. This video explores why Hitler's refusal to allow tactical retreats destroyed Wehrmacht combat power in the West—from Cherbourg to the Falaise Pocket to the Battle of the Bulge's "Small Solution" vs. Hitler's Antwerp fantasy. We cover Rundstedt's three dismissals, von Kluge's casualty reports (97,000 losses, only 10,000 replacements), the Remagen bridge fiasco, and how a professional Prussian officer finally told the truth—at the cost of his command. Keywords: Rundstedt, Hitler no retreat order, Normandy 1944, Battle of Bulge, Patton breakout, German high command.

Script Sources:
Wikipedia — Gerd von Rundstedt biography (overview, three dismissals, postwar): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerd_vo...
Britannica — Normandy Invasion coverage (Rundstedt dismissed July 2, defeatism context): https://www.britannica.com/event/Norm...
IWM — German Response to D-Day (Rundstedt/von Kluge replacement timeline): https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-ge...
Wikipedia — Battle of Cherbourg (Hitler hold order, fortress doctrine): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...
Facebook/WWII History group — von Kluge casualty numbers quote (97,000/2,360 officers/10,000 replacements):   / 1781727355567495  
Wikipedia — Battle of the Bulge ("Small Solution" vs. Hitler's Antwerp plan overview): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...
Wikipedia — Battle of Remagen (Ludendorff Bridge captured March 7, 1945; Rundstedt dismissed March 10): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_...
Wikipedia — 20 July plot (Court of Honor / expulsion of officers; Rundstedt's role): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_July...
USHMM Collections — Rundstedt captured footage (May 2, 1945 context): https://collections.ushmm.org/search/...

Timestamps:
00:00 — The phone call: "Make peace, you fools!" (July 1, 1944)
02:30 — Cherbourg: Hitler's "hold to the last man" vs. tactical reality
05:00 — Von Kluge's bleak report: 97,000 casualties, 10,000 replacements
07:30 — Rundstedt dismissed (July 2), recalled (Sept 1944)—and why
10:00 — Patton's breakout (Operation Cobra) exploits the paralyzed defense
12:30 — Battle of Bulge: "Small Solution" rejected for Hitler's Antwerp dream
15:00 — Remagen bridge captured (March 7, 1945)—third & final dismissal
17:30 — Court of Honor + postwar: Rundstedt's legacy as "last Prussian"
20:00 — Why "make peace" was the only rational option—and why it failed

⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video presents historical analysis of military leadership during World War II. All information is based on documented historical records, official military reports, and academic sources. This content is intended for educational purposes and historical discussion. The failures discussed resulted in the loss of American lives and should be studied to prevent similar mistakes in future military operations. We honor the sacrifice of all soldiers who served under these commands.

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