Desert Fox
The Storied Military Career of Erwin Rommel
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Nigel Patterson
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This is the strange and fascinating life of Erwin Rommel, from his days as a youth in Imperial Germany - when he had a child out of wedlock with an early girlfriend - through his lauded military exploits during World War I to his death by suicide during World War II, after he attempted a failed coup against Hitler.
Rommel was a man of contradictions: a soldier who wrote a best-selling book about World War I, a commander who went from commanding Hitler's bodyguard to trying to kill him, and a serious military mind who was known for participating in practical jokes.
In Desert Fox, author Samuel Mitcham (Bust Hell Wide Open) confronts the truth about Rommel and takes a close look at his military actions and reflections.
©2019 Samuel W. Mitcham, Jr. (P)2019 TantorWhat listeners say about Desert Fox
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- Anonymous User
- 06-12-2024
a good accurate account
a very good story teller. l looked forward to my next walk to listen to it.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-06-2023
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Very interesting record of history possibly one of the finest generals of ww2 and definitely not a Nazi but a true German soldier
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- Anonymous User
- 31-01-2023
Excellent content
Was disappointed however when discussing his time in Africa, no mention was made to the American liaison officer whose radio messages that were intercepted, and gave vital warning to Rommel about the western desert army’s intention
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- 27-08-2024
Outstanding, thorough review of a military career
Sometimes other books seem to contradict themselves when they speak highly of Rommel while speaking only in terms of victory and defeat. This skillfully highlights Romnel’s military genius and deep understanding of how victory is achieved, and his ability to make the best of an impossible situation, while being keenly aware of his chances of victory or lack thereof. This is detailed without feeling plodding or painful. Loved it.
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- George Liptak
- 21-12-2019
History without Bias.
The Military career of Erwin Rommel is related ‘straight down the line’. It is history without bias. On listening to this well researched and well narrated book one can appreciate the outstanding character of this renowned general, who gained the respect of his troops, his countrymen and many of the allies whilst constrained by one of the most unheeding leaders of all time.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-2023
Great narration
Excellent narration of a good account of the desert fox and his role in WWII
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