Erwin Rommel


 
 

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel () (November 15, 1891 – October 14, 1944) was one of the most distinguished German Field Marshals and commander of the Deutsches Afrika Korps in World War II. He is also known by his nickname The Desert Fox (W?stenfuchs, ), for the skillful military campaigns he waged on behalf of the German Army in North Africa. He is often remembered not only for his remarkable military prowess, but also for his chivalry towards his adversaries.

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Rommel's Treasure  1961
Rommel's Treasure 1961
Rommel: Leadership Lessons from the Desert Fox Book (Hardcover)
Rommel: Leadership Lessons from the Desert Fox Book (Hardcover)
Rommel's Desert War: Waging World War II in North Africa, 1941-1943 (Hardcover)
Rommel's Desert War: Waging World War II in North Africa, 1941-1943 (Hardcover)
Before Dawn  Warner Oland  Dudley Digges  Dorothy Wilson  Stuart Erwin on Midget Window Card  1933
Before Dawn Warner Oland Dudley Digges Dorothy Wilson Stuart Erwin on Midget Window Card 1933

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Introduction
Early life and career
World War II
Battles of Erwin Rommel
In fiction
Quotations
Quotations of Erwin Rommel
External link
References
 
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