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Desert Fox

The Storied Military Career of Erwin Rommel

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Desert Fox

By: Samuel W. Mitcham Jr.
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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Summary

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.

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The book shows the human aspect of Rommel,
probably one of the best war Generals ever. The narration is superb as well.

A real gentleman of war

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loved it. A truly wonderful story of a German officer and gentleman who was admired by friends and enemies

A Must Read

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A great listen really interesting throughly enjoyed it a concise insight into his fighting style and the character of the man

Great listen

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As a historical book it was interesting and captive. I really enjoyed listening to this story about history gone bye.

Very good listen and brought the story to life.

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I debated for some time before downloading this as my father was involved (as a teenage squaddie) in D-day, and subsequently the defence of Caen. It seemed somehow disloyal, but having taken the plunge I’m glad I did. This is a fascinating story, read really well. Rommel was the ultimate professional soldier and very good at his job, although obviously not without his flaws. Give it a try, to get a different perspective on the Allied victory - and for confirmation that Hitler and his inner circle were every bit as terrible as history portrays them to be.

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