The book was referred to in the 1970 film Patton (film), when George C. Scott yells, "Rommel, you magnificent bastard.

Beautiful, magnificent bastard.

Television Without Pity writer Jessica Morgan rated the episode a "B+" and applauded the return of Duchovny, writing, "welcome back, [...] you magnificent bastard."

When the battle is over, Patton exclaims "Rommel, you magnificent bastard, I read your book!"

"Richard, you're a magnificent bastard," the voice said.

What a magnificent bastard...

You magnificent bastard.

He held up the manual, laughing, and cried out the famous quote- "Rommel, you magnificent bastard,I read your book!"