Erwin Rommel by Osprey PublishingItem Number: OSPCMD5Command 5Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli Illustrator: Peter DennisAbout this bookNicknamed -The Desert Fox- for his cunning command of the Afrika Korps, Erwin Rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of Germany-s World War II commanders. He got his first taste of combat in World War I, where his daring command earned him the Blue Max, Germany-s highest decoration for bravery. He followed this up with numerous successes early in World War II in both Europe and Africa, before facing his biggest challenge - organizing the defence of France. Implicated in the plot to kill Hitler, Rommel chose suicide over a public trial. This book looks at the life of this daring soldier, focusing on his style of command and the tactical decisions that earned him his fearsome reputation.Contents - Introduction- The early years- The military life- The hour of destiny- Opposing commanders- When war is done - Inside the mind- A life in words - Furt
Erwin Rommel by Osprey PublishingItem Number: OSPCMD5Command 5Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli Illustrator: Peter DennisAbout this bookNicknamed -The Desert Fox- for his cunning command of the Afrika Korps, Erwin Rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of Germany-s World War II commanders. He got his first taste of combat in World War I, where his daring command earned him the Blue Max, Germany-s highest decoration for bravery. He followed this up with numerous successes early in World War II in both Europe and Africa, before facing his biggest challenge - organizing the defence of France. Implicated in the plot to kill Hitler, Rommel chose suicide over a public trial. This book looks at the life of this daring soldier, focusing on his style of command and the tactical decisions that earned him his fearsome reputation.Contents - Introduction- The early years- The military life- The hour of destiny- Opposing commanders- When war is done - Inside the mind- A life in words - Further reading - IndexPaperback; July 2010; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781846036859
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