Introduction: elwin Johannes Eugen Rommel (German: Erwin Rommel), field marshal of Nazi Germany, is a famous strategist, tactician and theorist in the world military history, nicknamed "the fox in the desert and the eagle of the empire". He, manstein and guderian were called three famous Nazi Germans during World War II by later generations.
Rommel was born in Heidenheim, the capital of Wü rttemberg. 19 10 enlisted in July. During World War I, he went to France with the army, and then fought against Romanians and Italians on the Eastern Front. Was awarded the Blue Max by Caesar. After the first world war, he served as the battalion commander of the infantry battalion and the instructor of the Army Academy.
1938, Major General Rommel served as the commander of the Fuehrer's base camp. 1February, 940, served as the commander of the 7th armored division of the German army, which was awarded the title of "Devil's Division". 194 1 year 1 year Hitler selected Lieutenant General Rommel as commander of the African legion. After he arrived in North Africa, in less than two months, he quickly reversed the initial situation of war in North Africa and was promoted to general. 1June, 942, General Rommel was promoted to German Marshal General.
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Erwin rommel was a legend before his death, and there were more books about him than any general in the German Defence Force. Soldiers of the German African Corps called their leader "the fox in the desert". His motto is: "Rommel should be at the forefront wherever he goes."
Hitler's propaganda minister Josef Goebbels shaped him into a "people's marshal"; British Prime Minister Winston Churchill spoke highly of Rommel and said, "You are a calm and cunning enemy and a great general."
Rommel's image in history has always been radiant. In the early days of the Third Reich, he also warmly praised Hitler's "outstanding achievements". However, from 65438 to 0943, he became one of the few senior officers in the German Defence Force who dared to talk frankly about the deteriorating situation to the Fuehrer. 1June 6, 944, after the Allied invasion of France, Rommel became Hitler's most dangerous opponent.
1944 At the end of September, martin bormann, Hitler's most trusted confidant, sent a report with the words "imperial confidential affairs" from the Fuehrer's base camp, saying that Rommel had said that "after the assassination, he would lead the new government". This document means that Hitler's favorite general Rommel was sentenced to death.
Because martin bormann framed Rommel,1On July 20th, 944, those who tried to bomb the dictator had nothing to do with Rommel, but Rommel's humiliation of martin bormann a few years ago made him bear a grudge.
A few days after martin bormann's report, two generals came to Rommel's residence in Hellingen, forcing the marshal, who was badly wounded by the British plane, to swallow poison pills.
Even Hitler did not dare to sue and hang the winner of the highest medal of honor in the people's court as he did with the "July 20 conspirators."
Considering his wife Lucy and 16-year-old son Manfred, Rommel obeyed-for the last time in his life.
Hitler falsely expressed his condolences to Rommel's widow and arranged a state funeral for Rommel. German Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt spoke highly of this in his eulogy: "His heart belongs to the head of state."
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