
Rommel: In His Own Words (Paperback)
John Pimlott (editor)
£19.99
Paperback
192 Pages /
Published: 10/09/2015
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`One loses all sense of time here. The battles for the last positions before Alexandria are hard. Was several days in the front line and lived in the car or hole in the ground. Enemy air force gave us trouble. Nonetheless I hope to succeed.' In this compelling book, Erwin Rommel - one of the most successful commanders of World War II, and certainly the most well-known - writes about his views on the philosophy of warfare, battles, leaders, and the progresss of both world wars. A complete picture of how a military genius grappled with war is presented through Rommel's accounts of his experiences as a soldier in World War I, and through translated extracts from letters, orders and the narratives of daily action in World War II that he dictated each evening. The commentary by Dr John Pimlott sets Rommel's words in context, describing the background to the general's ideas and explaining how his plans were affected and altered by external circumstances. The result is an outstanding objective insight into Rommel's military career, illustrated with photographs, many of which were taken by Rommel himself.
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781782743163
Number of pages: 192
Dimensions: 240 x 189 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
`An extraordinary book by an extraordinary military strategist, expertly annotated by the editor, and containing many fascinating photographs. A very special contribution to the literature of WWII.' * Books Monthly 17/02/2016 *
While experts may struggle to find new information here, there is still plenty available to make it an enjoyable and worthwhile read, giving all readers access to the inner workings of one of the greatest generals of World War II. * All About History 17/02/2016 *
While experts may struggle to find new information here, there is still plenty available to make it an enjoyable and worthwhile read, giving all readers access to the inner workings of one of the greatest generals of World War II. * All About History 17/02/2016 *
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