Erwin rommel desert fox book

It is mainly about erwin rommel and his military career from wwi to his death. First, it was written shortly after the war when information was still fresh. It stars james mason in the title role, was directed by henry hathaway, and was based on the book rommel. The storied military career of erwin rommel reveals.

Rommel the desert fox has been added to your cart add to cart. Desert fox the storied military career of erwin rommel. He is considered to be a military phenomenon that was able to combine bravery and daring with brains. Erwin rommel, nicknamed the desert fox, is given the option of facing a public trial for treason, as a. Fieldmarshall erwin rommel 1891 1944 was a german general and military theorist. A war college instructor and a liaison officer between the army and the hitler youth organization during the 1930s, he was promoted to brigadier general in 1939 and was subsequently. How rommels victories in north africa were sabotaged by hitlers incompetent interference how rommel burned orders telling him to commit war crimes why it wouldnt have helped patton if he really had read rommels book how rommel was responsible for the. Samuel mitcham has written an accessible and comprehensive introduction to erwin rommel jim defelice bestselling author of omar bradley looks beyond the mythology of the desert fox into the varied realities of the man as well as the general. As a child, he was even tempered and was unremarkable academically and athletically. In world war ii, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th panzer. German field marshal erwin rommel in north africa, june 1942. The desert fox is a 1950 biography of german field marshal erwin rommel by desmond young. Desmond young a desert war veteran fought in the war, in the british army in the africa. How about one written by the desert fox himself rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says.

Erwin rommels decision to stop the allied invasion of france at the waters edge was contrary to the rule book and anathema to his more traditionbound contemporaries. These rare images capture the famed soldiers life away from the battlefield and give a personal look at the desert fox. What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. The storied military career of erwin rommel regnery history. The book led the western allies, particularly the british, to depict rommel as the good german and our friend rommel, contributing to the. During world war i he served as an infantry lieutenant with the german army in italy, romania and france. The story of the final years of the respected world war ii. The desert fox, wwii german fieldmarshall erwin rommel fought the british forces on the desert sands of north africa.

Rommel brilliantly commanded an armored division in the attack 1940 on france. Erwin rommel is remembered today as one of the good nazis who tried to. He has appeared on the history channel and the bbc, been a visiting professor at west point, and served as an army helicopter pilot. Erwin rommel, nicknamed the desert fox, is given the option of facing a public trial for treason, as a coconspirator in the plot to assassinate adolf hitler. The book was the first biography of rommel and enjoyed immense popularity, especially in britain. How rommels victories in north africa were sabotaged by hitlers incompetent interference how rommel burned orders telling him to commit war crimes why it wouldnt have helped patton if he really had read rommels book.

Apr 03, 2019 adolf hitler literally trusted erwin rommel, the desert fox, with his life. Erwin johannes eugen rommel gained immortality in the north african campaign of 19411943. The desert fox is a 1951 blackandwhite biographical war film from 20th century fox about field marshal erwin rommel in the later stages of world war ii. Erwin rommel was one of germans most popular generals during world war ii, however, after he was implicated in a plot to overthrow hitler, rommel took his life in 1944. In wwii, he commanded the german army in north africa in a long struggle against the british 8th army. The reader did a good job and kept me interested even though i have proficient knowledge of rommel. The desert fox by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa. Engaged in battle against germanys field marshal rommel karl michael vogler, patton drives back the desert fox by using the germans own tactics. He was highly skilled in combat along with being brave and just a touch audacious.

The desert fox general erwin rommel, the desert fox, field marshall, hero, traitor, enemy, father, husband, instructor. He never could have expected that in 1944, rommel would join a conspiracy to assassinate him. This book tells the the story of his life, how he served the 3rd reich in poland, north africa, and northwestern europe. Erwin johannes eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944, popularly known as the desert fox wustenfuchs, was a famous german field marshal of world war ii. Aug 20, 2019 erwin rommel was one of germans most popular generals during world war ii, however, after he was implicated in a plot to overthrow hitler, rommel took his life in 1944.

On april 15, 1942, generaloberst colonel general erwin rommel summoned. After a series of spectacular panzer victories, british air and material superiority took its toll and rommels forces were defeated. The manner of rommels death had led to the assumption that he had not been a supporter of nazism, to which young subscribed. The story of the final years of the respected world war ii german general, erwin rommel.

Erwin johannes eugen rommel 1891 1944 popularly known as the desert fox was a german field marshal of world war ii. Rommels glory years for rommel, the first three years of the. Field marshall erwin rommel was everything that is wanted in a general. German general erwin rommelaka the desert foxdies by. Bundesarchiv, bild 146197701811a ernst zwilling cc bysa 3. In world war ii, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th panzer division during. Erwin rommel was, for a time, hitlers favorite general. Rommel by desmond young is one of the earliest, and still stands as one of the bestresearched, examinations of the immortal desert fox. Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii. Popularly known as the desert fox, the career serviceman served as field marshal in the wehrmacht defense force of the third reich during world war ii, as well as earlier serving in the reichswehr of the weimar republic, and the army of imperial germany 1871 1918. Field marshal erwin johannes eugen rommel, the desert fox 15 november 1891 14 october 1944, was an officer of the german army in world war i and world war ii in wwii, he commanded the german army in north africa in a long struggle against the british 8th army. Erwin johannes rommel was born in 1891 and he joined the german army as a cadet in 1910. The rommel papers is also really good, but in my opinion, is a little too biased in favor of rommel because of the respect that liddelhart had for the man and because of manfred rommels involvement i say that as a huge rommel fan.

David irving recalls something of the history of this book. Original ww2 german erwin rommel desert fox signature militaria we present you an original german postcard signed by generalfeldmarshal field marshal erwin rommel. I found this book though my personal interest in wwii. The other foundational text was the influential and laudatory 1950 biography rommel. Lucie mollin, and a photo of rommel in the uniform of the o. After the success in 1940, when as the commander of a panzer division he crushed the french, rommel was appointed to the command of the german forces in africa afrika korps where his tactical genius, recognized even by the enemy, and the ability to inspire his soldiers and use limited resources at maximum levels, convinced. Aug 14, 2015 engaged in battle against germanys field marshal rommel karl michael vogler, patton drives back the desert fox by using the germans own tactics. It is over twentyfive years since i wrote the trail of the fox, my famous rommel biography. Commissioned in 1912, he served with distinction in world war i. Erwin rommel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The author looks into the facts and myths surrounding the desert fox, his relationship with hitler, and how he often tried to serve honorably under a regime bent on wickedness. In london it was greedily snapped up and published by george weidenfeld. Like several other books, i wrote it for tom congdons then publishing house william morrow inc. With james mason, cedric hardwicke, jessica tandy, luther adler.

Original ww2 german erwin rommel desert fox signature. After the success in 1940, when as the commander of a panzer division he crushed the french, rommel was appointed to the command of the german forces in africa afrika korps where his tactical genius, recognized even by the enemy, and the ability to inspire his soldiers and use limited resources at maximum levels. During world war i he served as an infantry lieutenant with. March 12, 2019 amazon us amazon uk, and more than forty other history books. By the autumn of 1942, france has fallen to hitlers legions, the soviet union is reeling on the eastern front, and britain is beleaguered. Book report on the desert fox general rommel, sample of. He was a highly decorated officer in world war i, and was awarded the pour le merite for his exploits on the italian front. Rommels family was not a military one, his father like his father before him were teachers while his mother was the daughter of a high ranking. The book is based on numerous personal interviews with the survivors who who had. After a series of spectacular panzer victories, british air and material superiority took its toll and rommel s forces were defeated. Illustrated with 120 photographs, many taken by rommel himself. Caption author english united kingdom caption author portuguese caption authors spanish latin america. He entered the army in 1910 and rose slowly through the ranks.

Young extensively interviewed rommels widow and collaborated with several individuals who had been close to rommel, including hans speidel. The book is based on numerous personal interviews with the survivors who who had intimate knowledge of the field marshal. Patton 35 movie clip rommel, you magnificent bastard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Field marshal erwin johannes eugen rommel, the desert fox 15 november 1891 14 october 1944, was an officer of the german army in world war i and world war ii. The desert fox the author gives us a very insight in the life of erwin rommel.

Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field marshal in the wehrmacht armed forces of nazi germany during world war ii, as well as serving in the reichswehr of the weimar republic, and the army of imperial germany. Jul 11, 2019 fieldmarshall erwin rommel 1891 1944 was a german general and military theorist. How rommels victories in north africa were sabotaged by hitlers incompetent interference how rommel burned orders telling him to commit war crimes why it wouldnt have helped patton if. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online. I found the rommel photo collection at the national archives in washington, d. The military career of world war two nazi german general erwin rommel erwin rommel had been a military man for decades by the time that world war ii broke out.

Johannes erwin eugen rommel was a german general and military theorist. The book also debates whether or not he participated in the july 20,1944 plot to kill hitler. Really though, to get to know rommel i think the best book is his very own infantry attacks. The author of this book, brigadier general desmond young, fought against rommel in north africa, was captured by him, and after his release at the end of the war visited rommels family and talked with many of his fellow officers. Erwin rommel, fritz bayerlein, and other german and italian officers in north africa, summer 1942. This book is more geared to a person just starting to learn about the second world war and is a good brief history of the desert fox. Anyone interested in erwin rommel, or ww2 history should read this. Originally rommel planned to become an engineer, but his father encouraged him to enlist in a local infantry regiment instead. This book takes place in europe during world war i and world war ii and in north africa during wwii.

See whole dustjacket previous versions include compressed pdf files. The trail of the fox the search for the true field marshal. Though he held many titles in his life and was thought of in many different lights, he was and shall be remembered as, a true soldier, a man who men followed fearlessly and enemies dreaded facing. World war ii magazine samuel mitcham has written an accessible and comprehensive introduction to erwin rommel. How erwin rommel became the infamous desert fox he was a fearsome commander.