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Rommel, Erwin

Born Nov. 15, 1891, in Heidenheim, Baden-Würtemberg; died Oct. 14, 1944, in Herlingen, near the city of Ulm. Fascist German field marshal (1942).

Rommel entered military service in 1910 and fought in World War I. He served in the Reichswehr in 1918, and later, the Wehrmacht. During the 1930’s he was a teacher and head of a military academy. In September 1939 he became military commandant of Hitler’s headquarters. In February 1940, Rommel was made commander of the 7th Panzer Division during the campaign in France. From February 1941 until March 1943 he commanded the German expeditionary forces in North Africa. From July to November 1943 he commanded Army Group V in northern Italy. In November 1943, Rommel functioned as military inspector for the headquarters of the High Command in Denmark. In November 1943 he became commander of Army Group B in France. On July 17 he left the post because of a serious injury. Rommel was associated with the right wing of the conspirators against Hitler, and after the conspiracy was uncovered, he committed suicide on Hitler’s order.

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Ivor later learned it was the desert fox, General Erwin Rommel, who had uttered those terrifying death threats.

PoW's brush with death in the desert by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)

Throughout 1942, this was done with great efficiency by the Uboats led by AdmiralKarlDenitz, a foe who, like General Erwin Rommel,hadgained the respect of Allied commanders.

BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC TRIBUTES: COMMENT - Atlantic heroes will march ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)

After a protracted desert campaign, General Erwin Rommel was within striking distance of the Suez Canal.

I never saw my grandad shed a tear ..until now; 60 YEARS ON, ONE ... by The Mirror (London, England)

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