Rommel the desert fox book

Most of the book is abut the battle that took place in the afrika korp. What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. The life and career of the desert fox by charles river editors isbn. Hitler made him a field marshal, and the british worried that. First was the mission, assassinating rommel, second was rose, chapmans wife. This exciting series opens with the desert fox, the most famous german field marshal in world war ii, erwin rommel. 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. 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. Again and again, rommel outfoxed the alliesuntil the war of attrition and hitlers blunders doomed the axis cause. As the book was a work of fiction, i could accept that the lrdg would assist in such a mission. Unfortunately, adolph hitler luther adler, laboring under the delusion that he too is a military genius. The storied military career of erwin rommel reveals. Erwin rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist.

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. Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii. He was a highly decorated officer in world war i, and was awarded the pour le merite for his exploits on the italian front. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. 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. 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. After a series of spectacular panzer victories, british air and material superiority took its toll and rommel s forces were defeated. Rommel the desert fox desmond young early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in north. 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 storied military career of erwin rommel by samuel.

A brilliant tactician, rommel earns the respect not only of his own men but of the enemy. The book is a marvelous revelation of situations of both sides during the invasion of france. The desert fox, wwii german fieldmarshall erwin rommel fought the british forces on the desert sands of north africa. Rommel the desert fox has been added to your cart add to cart. A popular book choice is desmond youngs the desert fox written in 1950. Book report on the desert fox general rommel, sample of. 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.

The desert fox from the worlds largest community of readers. After a series of spectacular panzer victories, british air and material superiority took. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book takes place in europe during world war i and world war ii and in north africa during wwii. Erwin rommel is the bestknown german field commander of world war ii. After the war young interviewed rommels family, friends, and some former comrades for his somewhat sympathetic book. 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. In north africa rommel proved to be a superb tactician, repeatedly outflanking his british and. 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. Repeatedly decorated for valor during the first world war, he would go on to lead the german panzer divisions in france and north 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. He was highly skilled in combat along with being brave and just a touch audacious. The storied military career of erwin rommel hardcover. 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. The desert fox general erwin rommel, the desert fox, field marshall, hero, traitor, enemy, father, husband, instructor. The book led the western allies, particularly the british, to depict rommel as the good german and our friend rommel, contributing to the. Desert fox the storied military career of erwin rommel. Desmond young brigadier desmond young served with distinction in two world wars. The book was the first biography of rommel and enjoyed immense popularity, especially in britain. 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. The story of the final years of the respected world war ii. Jun 28, 2008 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.

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. Erwin rommel, nicknamed the desert fox, is given the option of facing a public trial for treason, as a. Engaged in battle against germanys field marshal rommel karl michael vogler, patton drives back the desert fox by using the germans own tactics. Over the following years, rommel shifted between posts as an instructor and as a commander. Finding a lost collection i found the rommel photo collection at the national archives in washington, d. 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. Even his british opponents admitted to admiring his apparent courage, chivalry and leadership, and he became known by the nickname desert fox. The desert fox the author gives us a very insight in the life of erwin rommel. The desert fox is a 1950 biography of german field marshal erwin rommel by desmond young. 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. 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. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. The story of the final years of the respected world war ii german general, erwin rommel. Early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in. In world war ii, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th panzer division during.

See whole dustjacket previous versions include compressed pdf files. 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. A hero of the people of the third reich and widely respected by his opponents, rommel proved himself highly adept at blitzkrieg warfare. 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.

A captured british lieutenant colonel, desmond young, soon has a chance encounter with the celebrated rommel in the midst of a desert artillery barrage. Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field marshal in the wehrmacht of nazi germany. How about one written by the desert fox himself rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. It is mainly about erwin rommel and his military career from wwi to his death.

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. 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. Buy now see all 33 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The desert fox mass market paperback january 1, 1965 by desmond young author visit amazons desmond young page. Young was a prisoner of war until the end on the war. General erwin rommel was probably the most famous german field marshal of world war ii and was commander of the deutsches afrika korps. Here is the classic biography of the man who masterminded this great turnabout, field marshal erwin rommel, commander of the.

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. Illustrated with dozens of historical photos, this illuminating biography paints a fascinating and tragic picture of the man known as the desert fox. With james mason, cedric hardwicke, jessica tandy, luther adler. 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. These rare images capture the famed soldiers life away from the battlefield and give a personal look at the desert fox. Jan 09, 2019 erwin rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. Rommel by desmond young is one of the earliest, and still stands as one of the bestresearched, examinations of the immortal desert fox. The desert fox by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa.

The british author fought against the fox and was captured by him. 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. Early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in north africa. 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. Field marshall erwin rommel was everything that is wanted in a general. 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. He was wounded in the first liquidfire attack at ypres in 1915, winning a military cross.

It stars james mason in the title role, was directed by henry hathaway, and was based on the book rommel. The desert fox is a great book to read if someone is into reading wwii history, or simply just curious about rommel. Desmond young a desert war veteran fought in the war, in the british army in the africa. Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field marshal in the wehrmacht defense force of nazi germany during world war ii. 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. The desert fox by henry hathaway henry hathaway, james. Patton 35 movie clip rommel, you magnificent bastard. The book was a bestseller and got the attention of adolf hitler, the leader of the rising nazi party.

Illustrated with 120 photographs, many taken by rommel himself. In world war ii, he further distinguished himself as the commander of the 7th panzer. Erwin rommel was, for a time, hitlers favorite general. I found this book though my personal interest in wwii. All preorders are sold at the membership price or for.