Erwin Rommel

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel ({{Audio|De-Erwin_Rommel-pronunciation.ogg|listen}}) (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 (Wüstenfuchs, {{Audio|De-Wüstenfuchs-pronunciation.ogg|listen}}), 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.

Quotations

• The British Parliament considered a censure vote against Winston Churchill, for his failure to defeat Rommel. The vote failed, but in the course of the debate, Churchill would say:
• "We have a very daring and skillful opponent against us, and, may I say across the havoc of war, a great General."
• Theodor Werner was an officer who, during World War I, served under Rommel.
• "Anybody who came under the spell of his personality turned into a real soldier. He seemed to know what the enemy were like and how they would react."
• Attributed to General George S. Patton in North Africa (referring to "The Tank In Attack")
• "Rommel, you magnificent bastard! I read your book!"