Erwin rommel the german field marshal erwin rommel 18911944, known as the desert fox, achieved fame as a brilliant desertwarfare tactician in world war ii 1. Rommel was a highly decorated officer in world war i and was awarded the pour le merite for. Generalfeldmarschallrommelkaserne, often abbreviated to gfmrommelkaserne is a german army military base located in augustdorf in the state of north rhinewestphalia, germany, and the largest base of the german army. Published in very limited numbers on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the death of generalfeldmarschall erwin rommel, this beautiful, understated 838 x 9 inch, 100 page heavily illustrated hardcover book is a perfect tribute to the nearperfect soldier perhaps the best germany had to offer in world war ii. Rommel provides riveting accounts of his time at company and lower field grade leadership, which is a glimpse of history a reader would never discover if they have not read this book. Mar 31, 2017 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rommels highly acclaimed analysis of infantry tactics. I think he was little more than a military man serving his country that, at the time was run by one of the most evil murderous regimes in history. Born in germany, rommel served with distinction in world war i, winning the coveted pour le merite medal. Rommel joined the german army in 1910 and served with distinction during world war i. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online.
Wikimedia commons has media related to erwin rommel. This book presents a fairly basic overview of erwin rommel, hitlers top general for most of world war ii. Other publishers continue to reprint the 1944 us army translation that was published under the title, infantry attacks, but those abridged editions are missing passages as well as a number of important drawings and sketch maps. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The base is located on the southern edge of the teutoburg forest, the scene of one of. The main article for this category is erwin rommel. Rommel, manfred, born 24121928 in stuttgart as the son of fieldmarshall erwin rommel and lucie maria mollin, who he knew from danzig. That said, i am only on page 5 and i absolutely love this english translation of the original book. Mar 17, 2012 for those who enjoy military history, erwin rommels infantry attacks is wellwritten and sometimes inspiring book about a german officer who, despite fighting on the losing side, seemed to have won far more than he lost. The rommel papers by erwin rommel book 32 editions published between 1953 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 1,205 worldcat member libraries. Rommel, the desert fox, was the ultimate military tactician as well as consummate leader of men. Field marshal erwin rommels heroic opposition to hitler in 1944 cost him his life.
Rommel joined the german army in 1910 and served with distinction during world war i, in campaigns in france, romania and italy. Attacks is the most accurate english translation available today of erwin rommel s world war i military classic, infanterie greift an. Erwin johannes eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944, popularly known as the desert fox wustenfuchs, was a german field marshal of world war ii. According to these historians, who take a critical view of rommel. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. He entered the army in 1910 and rose slowly through the ranks.
Infantry attacks takes the reader to erwin rommels trials and tribulations as a young lieutenant during the first world war. Field marshal rommel barracks, augustdorf wikipedia. The rommel papers is a definite read for those who have interest in world war ii. Rommel was born in heidenheim, germany, 45 kilometers 28 mi from ulm, in the kingdom of wurttemberg which was then part of the german empire, on november 15, 1891. It is not until the conclusion that some of the controversy surrounding rommel is presented, although the author picks a more mundane route, calling rommel a. Through beautiful archival footage and eyewitness interviews. Rommel brilliantly commanded an armored division in the attack 1940 on france. Isbn 9788421757420 9788421757420 hardcover, noguer y caralt editores, 2006. Erwin rommel was born in heidenheim near ulm on nov.
For those who enjoy military history, erwin rommels infantry attacks is wellwritten and sometimes inspiring book about a german officer who, despite fighting on the losing side, seemed to have won far more than he lost. Manfred was not his only child as in 1911 his father had a relation with the twenty years old daughter of a povertystricken family, walburga stemmer, but when walburga was pregnant in 19, rommels father. 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. For those who could care less about battlefield exploits, rommels book is an excellent example of honest selfcriticism. Infanteria al ataque historia militar spanish edition. Through beautiful archival footage and eyewitness interviews, rommel reveals the personal, unknown. A biography of field marshal erwin rommel thoughtco. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Manfred was not his only child as in 1911 his father had a relation with the twenty years old daughter of a povertystricken family, walburga stemmer, but when walburga was pregnant in 19, rommels father was against a marriage.
Erwin johannes rommel was born in 1891 and he joined the german army as a cadet in 1910. Erwin rommels most popular book is infantry attacks. Erwin rommel has 17 books on goodreads with 12438 ratings. In 1937 he published his classic book on military tactics, infantry attacks, drawing on his experiences in that war. A life of field marshal erwin rommel by the highranking british officer david fraser. Written by erwin rommel, 1984 edition, new edition publisher.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. His father, erwin rommel 186019 was a math teacher, and later a secondary school headmaster at aalen. The chapters recount rommels life, giving mostly a factual account. Rising from infantry captain in 1918 to general during the interwar years, the author of a best. Field marshall erwin rommel was one of the most celebrated nazi commanders during world war ii, a sly tactician whose exploits in north africa earned him the nickname the desert fox. See more ideas about erwin rommel, afrika korps, wwii. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944, popularly known as the desert fox, was a senior german army officer during world war ii. In his own words by christopher ailsby, erwin rommel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book covers erwin rommels first world war experiences, from august 1914 to november 1917. Gaining prominence in 1940 as a commander of a panzer division that smashed the french defenses see blitzkrieg, 1940, rommel went on to command the afrika korps where his tactical genius, ability to inspire his troops and make the best of limited resources, prompted hitler to elevate. F or a time, erwin rommel was hitlers favorite general. Erwin rommel, german field marshal who became the most popular general at home and gained the open respect of his enemies with his spectacular victories as commander of the afrika korps in world war ii. Erwin rommel is currently considered a single author.
Like the general himself, this book is understated yet elegant. Guderian was probably better than rommel as a tank general but rommel was an artist and writer and he dramatically died resisting hitler, making his final show in the theater of large wars. Dec 19, 2016 johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944, popularly known as the desert fox, was a senior german army officer during world war ii. Oct 29, 2009 infantry attacks by erwin rommel published in german in 1937. The field marshal rommel barracks, augustdorf german. Infantry attacks is a classic book on military tactics written by german field marshal erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download.
Rommel history channel series, part 1 the warrior full. He knew how to fight and did it well in his profession, which is the job. See more ideas about erwin rommel, afrika korps and wwii. Written by german field marshal erwin rommel, it was first published in 1937 as a journalesque chronicle of the authors experiences in world war i and the. Erwin johannes eugen rommel gained immortality in the north african campaign of 19411943. Gaining prominence in 1940 as a commander of a panzer division that smashed the french defenses see blitzkrieg, 1940, rommel went on to command the afrika korps where his tactical genius, ability to inspire his troops and make the best of limited resources, prompted hitler to elevate him to the rank of field marshall. Erwin rommel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He committed suicide in 1944 after his role in a failed plot to assassinate hitler became known to the fuhrer. More editions of memorias del mariscal rommel spanish edition. Erwin rommel was born johannes erwin eugen rommel on november 15, 1891 in heideheim, german empire. Had the powers that be thoughtfully listened to and followed the input of rommel, it is quite possible that ww ii may have ended with a different winner.
Infantry attacks by erwin rommel published in german in 1937. The trend continued with the effusive and often uncritical biographies, extolling the military virtues of rommel, such as rommel as military commander by the military historian ronald lewin and knights cross. The rommel myth, or the rommel legend, is a phrase used by a number of historians for the common depictions of german field marshal erwin rommel as an apolitical, brilliant commander and a victim of nazi germany due to his presumed participation in the 20 july plot against adolf hitler, which led to his forced suicide in 1944. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. During world war i he served as an infantry lieutenant with the german army in italy, romania and france. Attacks is the most accurate english translation available today of erwin rommels world war i military classic, infanterie greift an. Erwin rommel was, for a time, hitlers favorite general. With a personal introduction by rommels son manfred field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in world war ii. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german. Rommel, erwin mariscal aleman heidenheim, 1891 ulm, 1944. In this intriguing, wellpaced tale of a journalistic coup, marshall, the first to discover the real events behind rommels death, tells how he learned the facts from rommels widow and delves into the great generals background and death.