Erwin rommel while his forces counterattack the british 22nd armored brigade, he issues awards to his soldiers. Ritterkreuztrager band 1 by ernst obermaier published in 1966 with 265 pages. The desert fox by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa. The trail of the fox the search for the true field marshal rommel. Jul 11, 2019 fieldmarshall erwin rommel 1891 1944 was a german general and military theorist. The book that took rommel to high command in world war ii rommels highly regarded analysis of infantry tactics superb insight into his experiences during wwi with a personal introduction by his son manfred field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the. Rommel biography for tom co ngdon above, in and william morrow inc. It covers the period of ww ii where rommel became one of hitlers favorite generals. Rommel brilliantly commanded an armored division in the attack 1940 on france. That said, i am only on page 5 and i absolutely love this english translation of the original book. Erwin johannes eugen rommel gained immortality in the north african campaign of 19411943.
Erwin rommel, signed photopostcard liveauctioneers. It is also a hardback edition complete with dust jacket and signed by the author. Rommels main tasks at weingarten were the drilling and training of new recruits. This document was typed less than a month before the invasion of czechoslovakia and six months before rommell was promoted to general. In 1937 he published his classic book on military tactics, infantry attacks, drawing on his experiences in that war. Fm rommel color card, signed in ink rommel dated 1943, very good, scarce more info. Field marshal erwin rommel s heroic opposition to hitler in 1944 cost him his life. While his forces counterattack the british 22nd armored brigade, he issues awards to his soldiers. Erwin rommel gained notoriety when leading the german and italian forces in the north african campaign of wwii earning him the nickname, the desert fox. Each one began meine liebste lu and was signed dein erwin. This is the german language first edition of the biography of erwin rommel 18911944. After the armistice with the french was signed on 22 june, the division was placed in reserve, being sent first to the.
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The book was first published in 1937 when rommels rank was lieutenant colonel. The car drove down the lane for about five minutes and then, at a signal from burgdorf, pulled off the road and stopped. In his personal time he wrote his book infanterie greift an infantry attacks, a description of the. In it, he provides detailed accounts of a variety of military strategies that rely on speed, deception, and deep penetration into enemy. This 11th hardcover edition of infanterie greift an measures 5 x 738 inches, has 400 pages with 80 maps and illustrations. At the time of the book s writing in the mid1930s, rommel s rank was lieutenant colonel. Written by german field marshal erwin rommel, it was first published in 1937 as a journalesque chronicle of the authors experiences in world war i and the lessons he learned there. For those who could care less about battlefield exploits, rommels book is an excellent example of honest selfcriticism. A signed 1942 edition of erwin rommel s infantry attacks. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. In this intriguing, wellpaced tale of a journalistic coup, marshall, the first to discover the real events behind rommels death, tells how he learned the facts from rommels widow and delves into the great generals background and death. The document is typed upon the letterhead of the afrika korps, dated 10. Faint partial crease near bottom, mounting residue to corners on back, else very good. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german.
Infantry attacks takes the reader to erwin rommel s trials and tribulations as a young lieutenant during the first world war. Aug 22, 2008 rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. Field marshal erwin rommel autographed photo, great photo of rommel signed in purple. Erwin rommel was born johannes erwin eugen rommel on november 15, 1891 in heideheim, german empire. The book that took rommel to high command in world war ii rommel s highly regarded analysis of infantry tactics superb insight into his experiences during wwi with a personal introduction by his son manfred field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the. Rommel began his military career in 1911 and was a highly. Shop for general erwin rommel related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection.
Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. Rommel provides riveting accounts of his time at company and lower field grade leadership, which is a glimpse of history a reader would never discover if they have not read this book. 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. Erwin rommel autograph letter twice signed to adolf hitler. Signed postcard generalfieldmarschall erwin rommel standard size postcard 9x14cm, with original signature at the bottom, small stain on lower part, in very fine condition and very attractive. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Erwin rommel desert fox ww ii german commander signed. After rommel, tom also edited my book the war between the gen. Hitler even gave him an autographed copy of mein kampf. Signed postcard generalfieldmarschall erwin rommel. See more ideas about erwin rommel, afrika korps, wwii.
It is handsigned by the wife of the famous world war ii general, erwin rommel. He also attended nazi indoctrination courses and signed his letters heil hitler. His brain is plugged in throughout the period of gestation, and it provides extra think. Erwin rommel s most popular book is infantry attacks. Infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy. The trail of the fox the search for the true field marshal. In his personal time he wrote his book infanterie greift an infantry attacks, a description of the various actions he was involved with in the great war, along with his observations. Not signed in ink because the hot african sun would fade ink. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Rommel was born on 15 november 1891, in southern germany at heidenheim, 45 kilometres 28 mi from ulm, in the kingdom of wurttemberg, then part of the german empire.
Mar 12, 2020 infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy. Erwin rommel has 17 books on goodreads with 12421 ratings. Guderian was probably better than rommel as a tank general but rommel was an artist and writer and he dramatically died resisting hitler, making his final show in the theater of large wars. General erwin the desert fox rommel document signed 12291941 item 258512. Shop authentic general erwin rommel related autographs, signed. Infantry attacks is a classic book on military tactics written by german field marshal erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. General erwin the desert fox rommel document signed 1229. Rommel and the african corps battlefield photo collection book april 1, 2012 c. It is not until the conclusion that some of the controversy surrounding rommel is presented, although the author picks a more mundane route, calling rommel a. He entered the army in 1910 and rose slowly through the ranks.
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Rommel explains his loss at normandy just thirteen days before his forced suicide erwin rommel autograph letter twice signed to adolf hitler. Tanks attack about tank warfare, and gathered much material during the north. Unfollow rommel autographed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 17, 2012 for those who enjoy military history, erwin rommels infantry attacks is wellwritten and sometimes inspiring book about a german officer who, despite fighting on the losing side, seemed to have won far more than he lost. Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii. A signed 1942 edition of erwin rommels infanterie greift an.
Rommel was to subsequently advance through the ranks to the high command in the second world war. What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. It stars james mason in the title role, was directed by henry hathaway, and was based on the book rommel. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Document signed, one page, 8 x 10,75 inch, africa, 19. The rommel papers 1953, hardcover for sale online ebay. On july 17, two months before writing this letter, field marshal erwin rommel was returning from a meeting with waffenss general josef sepp dietrich when his staff car was strafed by a british plane. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Erwin rommel autograph letter twice signed to adolf hitler lot. At the time of the books writing in the mid1930s, rommels rank was lieutenant colonel.
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He committed suicide in 1944 after his role in a failed plot to assassinate hitler became known to the fuhrer. 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. Original ww2 german erwin rommel desert fox signature. Now that they were apart he wrote to lucie every day, but to keep their continuing relationship secret from her mother he sent his letters care of the danzig post office instead of to her home. Field marshal erwin rommels heroic opposition to hitler in 1944 cost him his life.