The first half-century of my life is now over.
Much has been accomplished.
Much still has to be done to safeguard the future of our Reich.
The next years will be crucial.
Until 1942 or 1943, we shall still have the lead in the arms race with the Western powers.
But with each passing year, this lead narrows.
So if anything is to be won, it must be fought for now.
Almighty God, Bless Our Arms, when the time comes.
Be righteous just as Thou has always been.
Judge for Thyself, whether we have now merited our freedom.
Lord, Bless our fighters.
In this situation there is only one solution, and that is not to yield one inch, to point the gaps and hold on.
The troops are to be forced to put up a fanatical resistance in their lines, regardless of any enemy break-through in their flanks or rear.
We have finally and without any exaggeration won this war.