He was trembling all over and the desk on which he was leaning shook. He was bathed in perspiration and became more agitated. (Dietrich von Choltitz)

He was trembling all over and the desk on which he was leaning shook. He was bathed in perspiration and became more agitated.

Dietrich von Choltitz

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