The German strength had been reinforced to an estimated 4,000 men by the evening of the 3 October.
He managed to score but German strength prevailed for a 3-2 victory.
Jodl reveals German strength in the west at 1,374,000 men.
It is not the cause of German economic strength, but the consequence.
A combination of factors, including faulty intelligence about German strength and bad weather, resulted in failure.
Their mission is to collect intelligence on German military strength in the area, prior to an airborne raid.
German strength on the front was somewhat less, while German losses were 47,500.
"No one ever questioned the superiority of German strength and numbers."
There had also been a severe underestimation of German strength in the area.
The only way to stop them was to go on the offensive, but German strength was insufficient.