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Erwin Rommel
1891—1944
German Field Marshal and
commander of Afrika Korps
in World War II
known as “The Desert Fox”
Joined an infantry regiment
as officer cadet in 1910
commissioned 1912
In World War I
wounded three times
awarded Iron Cross
and Prussia’s highest medal
His war diaries
attracted intest of Hitler
put in charge of his
personal protection batallion
Promoted to major general
just before invasion of Poland
Commanded forces in France
then formed Afrika Korps
gaining victories in Libya
Eventually defeated by
British and American forces
returned to Germany in disgrace
Eventually given task
of defending France
against Allied invasion
Hitler didn’t follow his advice
couldn’t stop allied advance
In 1944 Rommel was accused
of plotting against Hitler
was allowed to die by poison
rather than face execution
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Copyrighted 2005 by Carl Peterson
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