Infantry attacks by rommel, erwin used books and rare. Field marshal erwin rommel s heroic opposition to hitler in 1944 cost him his life. Written directly after combat, rommel critiques his own battle strategies and tactics during world war i in an attempt to learn further from his losses and victories. In his own words by christopher ailsby, erwin rommel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Info about how rommel pulled off some of his amazing victories would have supported the authors proposition that rommel was one of the greatest military leaders in history.
He had an older brother, manfred, who died in infancy, an older sister who was an art. Reading as many books as possible on a subject, especially by your competitor, may just give you the advantage you need to win. Isbn 9788421757420 9788421757420 hardcover, noguer y caralt editores, 2006. He was probably the most famous german commander of world war ii, an aggressive and brilliant tactician who bested french, british and american opponents repeatedly throughout the war. Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii. Rommel joined the german army in 1910 and served with distinction during world war i.
Rommel, erwin mariscal aleman heidenheim, 1891 ulm, 1944. 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. In world war ii, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th panzer division during the 1940 invasion of france. Rommel brilliantly commanded an armored division in the attack 1940 on france. Outnumbered and outgunned, he held off allied forces in north africa from early 1941 to mid. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. 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. Erwin rommel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Written by erwin rommel, 1984 edition, new edition publisher. At the time of the book s writing in the mid1930s, rommels rank was lieutenant colonel. 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. Marechal erwin rommel plus connu pour le renard du desert. Erwin rommel was born in heidenheim near ulm on nov.
When erwin rommel diedby forced suicide at hitlers commandhe left behind in various ingenious hiding places the papers that recorded the story of his dramatic career and the exact details of his masterly campaigns. Feb 16, 2012 erwin rommel was a highly decorated officer in world war i, and was awarded the pour le merite for his exploits on the italian front. Erwin rommel is currently considered a single author. 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. The rommel papers is a definite read for those who have interest in world war ii.
The life and death of erwin rommel by daniel allen butler isbn. Rommel on infantry erwin rommel wrote this book originally titled, infanterie greift an infantry attacks, in which he examined and analyzed the many battles he fought in during first world war. Desmond young, 5 books erwin rommel, 5 books samuel w. The german field marshal erwin rommel 18911944, known as the desert fox, achieved fame as a brilliant desertwarfare tactician in world war ii erwin rommel was born in heidenheim near ulm on nov. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. A biography of field marshal erwin rommel thoughtco. Erwin rommels most popular book is infantry attacks. For those who could care less about battlefield exploits, rommels book is an excellent example of honest selfcriticism.
Author daniel allen butler assesses both the temperament and the battlefield brilliance of world war ii nazi germanys desert fox in this 600page, hardcover book with 16 pages of photographs. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german. In france in 1940, then for two years in north africa, then finally back in france again, at normandy in 1944, he proved himself a master of armored warfare, running rings around a succession of allied generals. Books monthly a complex man emerges from the pages of field marshal. The facts presented here a accurate, but it would have been nice to have seen more of them. 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. Illustrated with 120 photographs, many taken by rommel himself. Books by erwin rommel all formats kindle books hardcover paperback sort by. Aug 22, 2008 rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. Rommel was born on 15 november 1891, in southern germany at heidenheim, 45 kilometres 28 mi from ulm, in the kingdom of wurttemberg, then part of the german empire. Mitcham, 5 books david john cawdell irving, 3 books paul carell, 3 books george forty, 3 books h. Rommel had planned to write a successor called panzer greift an in english. Erwin rommel was born johannes erwin eugen rommel on november 15, 1891 in heideheim, german empire. 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.
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 rommel was a highly decorated officer in world war i and. He entered the army in 1910 and rose slowly through the ranks. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online. Quotations by erwin rommel, german soldier, born november 15, 1891.
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. In 1937 he published his classic book on military tactics, infantry attacks, drawing on his experiences in that war. 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. Erwin johannes eugen rommel gained immortality in the north african campaign of 19411943. When erwin rommel died by forced suicide at hitlers c. The erwin rommel book in question is most likely to be infantry attacks, published in the middle of the 30s as infanterie greift an. Like the general himself, this book is understated yet elegant. A life from beginning to end world war 2 biographies book 3 english edition. Rommel, the desert fox, was the ultimate military tactician as well as consummate leader of men. Discover the best erwin rommel books and audiobooks. More editions of memorias del mariscal rommel spanish edition. Infantry attacks is a classic book on military tactics written by german field marshal erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. F or a time, erwin rommel was hitlers favorite general. Discover erwin rommel books free 30day trial scribd.
A complex man emerges from the pages of field marshal. The trail of the fox the search for the true field marshal rommel. 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 the second world war. Rommels actions in italy, normandy and his final days are covered by fitz bayerlein who fought along side rommel and was the divisional commander of the panzer lehr division during the fighting in normandy and his son manfred rommel. His father, erwin rommel 186019 was a math teacher, and later a secondary school headmaster at aalen. The book that took rommel to high command in world war ii rommels highly regarded analysis of infantry tactics superb insight into his experiences during wwi with a personal introduction by his 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. Reading as many books as possible on a subject, especially by your. Tanks attack about tank warfare, and gathered much material during the north. It was published in 1937 and became essential reading for both german and allied commanders during world war ii. Erwin rommel was, for a time, hitlers favorite general. 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. It was his custom to dictate each evening a running narrative of the days events and, after each battle, to summarize its course and the lessons to be learned from it.
See more ideas about erwin rommel, afrika korps and wwii. Erwin rommel s most popular book is infantry attacks. Read erwin rommel books like countdown to dday and erwin rommel for free with a free 30day trial. Learn from erwin rommel experts like peter margaritis and pier paolo battistelli. The trail of the fox the search for the true field marshal. 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. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. See whole dustjacket previous versions include compressed pdf files.
This however ends erwin rommels participation in the book. Rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. 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. Erwin rommel has 17 books on goodreads with 12474 ratings. Eschbach, 2 books siegfried westphal, 2 books friedrich ruge, 2 books jon latimer, 2 books hans speidel, 2 books kenneth john macksey, 2 books michael asher, 2 books steven pressfield, 2 books. Infanteria al ataque historia militar spanish edition. He committed suicide in 1944 after his role in a failed plot to assassinate hitler became known to the fuhrer. 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 the second.
What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. 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. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The life and death of erwin rommel reprint by daniel allen butler isbn. In this intriguing, wellpaced tale of a journalistic coup, marshall, the first to discover the real events behind rommel s death, tells how he learned the facts from rommel s widow and delves into the great generals background and death. I have read a number of books on the life of erwin rommel.
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