Rommel the desert fox book

In 1937 hitler had been impressed by infantry attacks, a book rommel wrote and he appointed him as the german armys liaison with the hitler. The book may well leave you with a sense that this was a soldier the likes of which is seen perhaps once in several generations. Jan 09, 2019 erwin rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. German general erwin rommelaka the desert foxdies by.

The story of the final years of the respected world war ii german general, erwin rommel. Aug 22, 2008 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 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. He is considered to be a military phenomenon that was able to combine bravery and daring with brains. A captured british lieutenant colonel, desmond young, soon has a chance encounter with the celebrated rommel in the midst of a desert artillery barrage. Rommel the desert fox desmond young early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in north.

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 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. The desert fox by henry hathaway henry hathaway, james. 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. Rommel treats young with respect and chivalry, inspiring the british officer after the war to investigate the life and mysterious death of the great general. The book was a bestseller and got the attention of adolf hitler, the leader of the rising nazi party. The book was the first biography of rommel and enjoyed immense popularity, especially in britain. After the war young interviewed rommels family, friends, and some former comrades for his somewhat sympathetic book. The desert fox general erwin rommel, the desert fox, field marshall, hero, traitor, enemy, father, husband, instructor. The book is a marvelous revelation of situations of both sides during the invasion of france.

First was the mission, assassinating rommel, second was rose, chapmans wife. The desert fox the author gives us a very insight in the life of erwin rommel. The author of this book, brigadier general desmond young, fought against rommel in north africa, was captured by. Unfortunately, adolph hitler luther adler, laboring under the delusion that he too is a military genius. With james mason, cedric hardwicke, jessica tandy, luther adler. The storied military career of erwin rommel reveals. The desert fox is a 1950 biography of german field marshal erwin rommel by desmond young. Hitler made him a field marshal, and the british worried that. After a series of spectacular panzer victories, british air and material superiority took. Rommel the desert fox has been added to your cart add to cart. He was highly skilled in combat along with being brave and just a touch audacious. Here is the classic biography of the man who masterminded this great turnabout, field marshal erwin rommel, commander of the.

Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field marshal in the wehrmacht of nazi germany. Desert fox the storied military career of erwin rommel. 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. All preorders are sold at the membership price or for. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 101 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 2 costume design by 1 makeup department 1. He was wounded in the first liquidfire attack at ypres in 1915, winning a military cross. Erwin rommel is the bestknown german field commander of world war ii. Book report on the desert fox general rommel, sample of. Engaged in battle against germanys field marshal rommel karl michael vogler, patton drives back the desert fox by using the germans own tactics. This book takes place in europe during world war i and world war ii and in north africa during wwii. 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.

In north africa rommel proved to be a superb tactician, repeatedly outflanking his british and. Even his british opponents admitted to admiring his apparent courage, chivalry and leadership, and he became known by the nickname desert fox. These rare images capture the famed soldiers life away from the battlefield and give a personal look at the desert fox. This exciting series opens with the desert fox, the most famous german field marshal in world war ii, erwin rommel.

Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. Early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in north africa. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. As the book was a work of fiction, i could accept that the lrdg would assist in such a mission. Erwin rommel, the desert fox, was a german general and military theorist who served as a field marshal in the defense force of nazi germany. Illustrated with 120 photographs, many taken by rommel himself. A popular book choice is desmond youngs the desert fox written in 1950. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Again and again, rommel outfoxed the alliesuntil the war of attrition and hitlers blunders doomed the axis cause. Finding a lost collection i found the rommel photo collection at the national archives in washington, d. In 1938, rommel was seconded to command the fuhrers personal security unit. Erwin rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. 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.

It is mainly about erwin rommel and his military career from wwi to his death. He was a highly decorated officer in world war i, and was awarded the pour le merite for his exploits on the italian front. The first part of the book is about the african campaign, the second part is about rommel in france preparing for the invasion by the allied nations. The storied military career of erwin rommel by samuel. In less than a year, the desert fox of afrika korps fame was toppled from his most important command as defender of fortress europe and ignominiously forced into suicide. In world war ii, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th panzer.

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. Illustrated with dozens of historical photos, this illuminating biography paints a fascinating and tragic picture of the man known as the desert fox. The desert fox, wwii german fieldmarshall erwin rommel fought the british forces on the desert sands of north africa. He became known by the nickname the desert fox for his skillful military campaigns waged on behalf of the german army in north africa that featured some of the finest strategies of world war ii. Because this book was written by a soldier that fought in the war, the author was able to give us the details incident that happen in the war, also give the. What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. Buy now see all 33 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book led the western allies, particularly the british, to depict rommel as the good german and our friend rommel, contributing to the. The desert fox from the worlds largest community of readers.

Repeatedly decorated for valor during the first world war, he would go on to lead the german panzer divisions in france and north africa. Field marshall erwin rommel was everything that is wanted in a general. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. But in pressfields hands, the story of the british armys long range desert group and its effort to find and eliminate german field marshal erwin rommel is as fresh and compelling as the. Erwin rommel was, for a time, hitlers favorite general. The desert fox is a superb filmed biography of german general erwin rommel, concentrating on the period between his retreat from north africa and his governmentdecreed death. The story of the final years of the respected world war ii. Over the following years, rommel shifted between posts as an instructor and as a commander. Early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in. How about one written by the desert fox himself rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field marshal in the wehrmacht defense force of nazi germany during world war ii.

Desmond young brigadier desmond young served with distinction in two world wars. The book led the western allies, particularly the british, to depict rommel as the good german and our friend rommel, contributing to the formation of the rommel myth. The storied military career of erwin rommel hardcover. 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. The life and career of the desert fox by charles river editors isbn. Just a few months later, this same army was on the verge of total defeat, as the germans had won victory after victory and were threatening to overrun egypt and the middle east. Erwin rommel, nicknamed the desert fox, is given the option of facing a public trial for treason, as a. 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. 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 rommel s family and talked with many of his fellow officers. In world war ii, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th panzer division during. I found the rommel photo collection at the national archives in washington, d. Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii. General erwin rommel was probably the most famous german field marshal of world war ii and was commander of the deutsches afrika korps.

The desert fox mass market paperback january 1, 1965 by desmond young author visit amazons desmond young page. The desert fox is a great book to read if someone is into reading wwii history, or simply just curious about rommel. A hero of the people of the third reich and widely respected by his opponents, rommel proved himself highly adept at blitzkrieg warfare. Patton 35 movie clip rommel, you magnificent bastard.

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. Desmond young a desert war veteran fought in the war, in the british army in the africa. I was aware, as are many people familiar with the desert war, that the british had indeed planned a mission to capture or kill rommel but the mission came to naught. I found this book though my personal interest in wwii. The british author fought against the fox and was captured by him. Rommel by desmond young is one of the earliest, and still stands as one of the bestresearched, examinations of the immortal desert fox.