About My fave quotes

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Battle of Britain:

Nazi ambassador to British Ambassador
"Goering and the Luftwaffe would like to flatten London as a prelude to invasion"
Response, pouring tea
"Its 2 lumps (of sugar) you take isnt it?"

A Bridge Too Far:

German soldier from 2 x SS Panzer Divisions to beleaguered handful of Paras
"My General wishes to discuss a surrrender"
Wounded Para
"I am sorry, we havent the proper facilities to take you all prisoner"