Erwin rommel has 17 books on goodreads with 12479 ratings. What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. Erwin rommel the reader wiki, reader view of wikipedia. This is an osprey entry in the leadership, strategy, conflict series. Really though, to get to know rommel i think the best book is his very own infantry attacks. Neverbeforeseen photos and excerpts from rommel s private photo albums published for the first time shed light on his important relationships. Peter lieb sees rommel as a person who could not be put into a single. In 1937 he published his classic book on military tactics, infantry attacks. The rommel papers is also really good, but in my opinion, is a little too biased in favor of rommel because of the respect that liddelhart had for the man and because of manfred rommels involvement i say that as a huge rommel fan.
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. Chapter 6 rommel and the 20 july 1944 bomb plot russell a. 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. Desmond young, 5 books erwin rommel, 5 books samuel w. In the polish campaign, rommel commanded hitlers headquarters. 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. The most brutal incident was certainly the mass murder of 1,000 to 2,000 italian prisoners on the ionian island of kefalonia following a direct order. Chapter 3 rommel in the desert, 1941 niall barr 60. Historian peter lieb considers the memorandum, as well as eberbachs.
The historian peter lieb states that it was not clear whether the threat of defeat was the only reason rommel wanted to switch sides. 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. Erwin rommel was born johannes erwin eugen rommel on november 15, 1891 in heideheim, german empire. See rommel s private photo collection, reunified for the first time since 1945. From the alps in world war i to the invasion of france in 1940, and from the desert war in 1943 to normandy in 1944, rommel in his own words brings the concerns and crises of rommel. Here is the classic biography of the man who masterminded this great turnabout, field marshal erwin rommel, commander of the. Chapter 4 rommel in the desert, 1942 niall barr 81. Reading as many books as possible on a subject, especially by your competitor, may just give you the advantage you need to win. The parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces hans peter bartels spd supports the keeping of the name and the tradition associated with rommel, but notes that the reasons should not be his initial successes in the north african campaign 19401943, or that the former adversary armies have continued to worship him until this day. This book takes place in europe during world war i and world war ii and in north africa during wwii. Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii.
In wwii, he distinguished himself as commander of the 7th panzer division during the 1940 invasion of france, and his leadership of german and italian forces in the north african campaign earned him his legendary status as the desert fox. Illustrated with 120 photographs, many taken by rommel himself. The trail of the fox the search for the true field marshal rommel. Peter caddick adams monty and rommel 2012 is an insightful comparison.
In his own words by christopher ailsby, erwin rommel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. He entered the army in 1910 and rose slowly through the ranks. It is mainly about erwin rommel and his military career from wwi to his death. Peter caddickadams monty and rommel 2012 is an insightful comparison. These are slim volumes, designed to provide a quick and dirty introduction to the subject. Laut dem militarhistoriker peter lieb sei rommel zwar goebbels lieblingsgeneral, aber kein nazi.
Take a journey behind the camera of a worldfamous military commander. He held positions at institute of contemporary history, royal military academy sandhurst and center for military history and social sciences of the bundeswehr. Johannes erwin eugen rommel, genannt wustenfuchs 15. Beckett rommel and the rise of the nazis alaric searle rommel and 1940 claus telp rommel in the desert, 1941 niall barr rommel in the desert, 1942 niall barr rommel in normandy peter lieb rommel and the 20 july 1944 bomb plot russell a. Nicknamed the desert fox for his cunning command of the afrika korps, erwin rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of germanys world war ii commanders. 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.
Peter lieb born 1974 is a german military historian who specialises in the history of nazi germany and world war ii. His father, erwin rommel 186019 was a math teacher, and later a secondary school headmaster at aalen. Johannes erwin eugen rommel was a german general and military theorist. Early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in north africa. The german disarmament of the italian army in september 1943 was accompanied by numerous infringements and war crimes against the former allies. Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field marshal in the wehrmacht defense force of nazi germany during world war ii, as well as serving in the reichswehr of the weimar republic, and the army of imperial germany contents. 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. Learn about the personal life of field marshal erwin rommel. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. It was a fancy title for a force composing only one of the new panzer divisions, the stillorganizing 15th, a scratch brigade grandiloquently titled 5th light division later upgraded as the 21st panzer division, and another mixed bag that. He committed suicide in 1944 after his role in a failed plot to assassinate hitler became known to the fuhrer. Erwin rommel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
Read erwin rommel books like kasserine pass 1943 and erwin rommel for free with a free 30day trial. Widely published in the field, lieb specialises in the western theatre of world war ii. He got his first taste of combat in world war i, where his daring command earned him the blue max, germanys highest decoration for bravery. How should history judge the life and career of erwin rommel, the most famous german general of the second world war, 70 years after his death on 14 october 1944. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. Chapter 1 rommel and the rise of the nazis alaric searle 7. Erwin johannes eugen rommel gained immortality in the north african campaign of 19411943. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In 1937 he published his classic book on military tactics, infantry attacks, drawing on his. Discover the best erwin rommel books and audiobooks. 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. Feb 20, 2012 erwin rommel was a highly decorated officer in wwi, and was awarded the pour le merite for his exploits on the italian front. 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.
The book includes 120 blackandwhite photographs many of them taken by rommel himself and battle maps illustrate the theatres in which rommel fought. Erwin rommel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Erwin rommels most popular book is infantry attacks. Erwin rommel combining private letters to his wife, orders, his daily accounts of battle written during world war ii and his published memoirs, rommel in his own words offers a compelling insight into the mind of one of the twentieth centurys great military leaders. Nov 22, 2015 on february 12, 1941, erwin rommel was appointed commander in chief of german troops in libya. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german. Repercussions of eastern front experiences on anti. I found this book though my personal interest in wwii. Erwin rommel s most popular book is infantry attacks. Mitcham, 5 books david john cawdell irving, 3 books paul carell, 3 books george forty, 3 books h. 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. Peter lieb opines that the relationship between rommel and hitler is overrated they liked.
Erwin rommel a miles fati soldier of fate remains the embodiment of. Rommel decided against storming the city, which is situated on an island in a lake, and instead began to negotiate with the city council, reaching a peaceful return of the city to legitimate government control and sparing the. The relationship seemed to go significantly downhill after a conversation in july 1943, in which hitler told rommel that if they did not win the war, the germans could rot. Erwin rommel was, for a time, hitlers favorite general. Rommel wrote books about infantry assalts, mobilized infantry and tank warfare which are relevant even for this day, the guy practically alone conquered france which was the biggest military power of the late 30s and was very well knew as general since ww1, they said he was executed because he conspired against hitler with others generals.
Aug 22, 2008 rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. Erwin rommel by pier paolo battistelli overdrive rakuten. The desert fox by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa. Images from the exhibition as they appeared in the book in detail, exhibitions and displays. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online. It stars james mason in the title role, was directed by henry hathaway, and was based on the book rommel.
Krieg in nordafrika 19401943 by peter lieb, 9783150111611, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rommel was ordered to restore government authority in the city, which borders on rommel s home state wurttemberg. 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. 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. Discover erwin rommel books free 30day trial scribd. The erwin rommel book in question is most likely to be infantry attacks, published in the middle of the 30s as infanterie greift an. See whole dustjacket previous versions include compressed pdf files.