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Summary: The Fox writes with humility and grace - Gentlemen soldier
Review: Even those with little knowledge of the Second World War know the names "Dessert Fox" and Rommel. For those more familiar with WWII history and the great generals, they know a lot of what is general knowledge is hype more than fact. For example, while Field Marshall Erwin Rommel was certainly a brilliant tactician and strategist, he was not - contrary to popular belief - the originator of the Blitz style of armored warfare. Certainly he was one of its most successful practitioners, but not the originator. That credit belongs to English military minds and was put into practice by General Heinz Gurderian (see Panzer Leader by Gurderian). Rommel was a brilliant self-promoter - with humility though. And he was a favored son of Hitler in the beginning, although the "father" forced him to commit suicide in the end. Rommel did have some amazing victories and equally appalling defeats. All are chronicled in this stirring, well-written pseudo-autobiography. The Rommel Papers was written from Rommels own personal diaries made during his numerous campaigns. He was a voracious writer who sat down on a near daily to preserve the events of the day. Thus we are treated to a wonderful story of the Blitz through western Europe in 1939-40, the swift victories in northern Africa and slow arduous defeats that followed, and finally to Rommel's attempts to stem the Allied tide that was threatening to rush the Western shores of France in 1944. This is a fun and insightful read for anyone who wants to see war from the perspective of the German public's most favored Marshall. Certainly worth the time spent reading it! Highly recommended.
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Summary: A significant insight to leadership in modern warfare.
Review: For me, the great significance of this book is that we get to read detailed accounts of divisional, corps, and army actions by one of the masters of armored warfare -- without the typical self-aggrandizement that comes with time for reflection. His account of the fight into France is the very best accounting of the "fog of battle" I've ever read. I consider this a must-read for anyone who wants to gain any understanding of warfare, particulary WWII.
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Summary: Great first person account...
Review: For serious students of history there is nothing better than reading a first person account. In this case, Rommel's papers on WWII provide facinating insight into one of the war's greatest commanders. This is not a book for the casual WWII enthusiast. A good understanding of the relevant theatres, people and timelines of WWII is required. Having said that, I think this is an excellent book. The other must read is Rommel's book 'Attacks!' which provides insight into his experiences and lessons learned from WWI. As an aside, I found Liddell-Hart's commentary to be at times very defensive. While it does help keep the text balanced for historical accuracy, it comes across at times being very knee-jerk defensive, specifically in the North African campaign. Probably his English pride coming through.
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Summary: Rommel the last of the Great Captains
Review: Great men attract great envy. Rommel being one of them must follow the same fate.It is true that history is written by the winner. If you read about Rommel in such bad places as the Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia you wont learn about Rommel or anything else since it is full of lies and bugs in its account for history just as their software is. Rommel was the last of the great captains. He belongs to a small elite group of men who at their respective times understood war, unlike many others who have been praised in such areas. Rommel's name belongs with Napoleon, Hannibal, Scipio Africanus, ect. Montgomery and Paton could have never defeated Rommel. They were not even playing in the same league. Unfourtunately history books and Medioketer encyclopedias such as MS will tell you so. Rommel was defeated by his tremendus lack of resources and by Incapable superiors and not by any man in particular, for he was one of a kind just as Hannibal and Alexander were. this is a great book actually the best to learn about the real Rommel. The only thing I can say is what has already been said by Drew Middleton from the NEw York Times
'Both the glamour and reputation of Rommel will be enhanced by this book....It is the RAW material of History' enjoy it
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Summary: Fantastik!
Review: If you want to read about Nazi's than this is not the book for you, but if you want to read about a true german soldier and honorable man, than I highly recommend this. What an incredible account of war! War without hate, that was the phrase in one of the commentary lines. It's hard to imagine, but Rommel's book shows how it was his job as a soldier. It also gives accounts of how prisoners of war were treated by Rommel and gives you a real sense of the honor of being a soldier no matter which side you were on. I especially liked the added notes and commentary by Gen. Bayerlein and Rommel's son Manfred. I predict as you read this book you will feel the development of a relationship with Rommel, a friendship and consern for his well being. Feel his heartfelt consern for his troops and desire to save them from destruction. Feel the anger towards the "High Command" as they tell Rommel to fight to the death. It's a book that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotion that closes in the inevitable and tragic end of your new found friend. The book was finished by Manfred Rommel who gave a truly tragic and heart breaking view of the final moments between him and his father.
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Summary: Fantastik!
Review: If you want to read about Nazi's than this is not the book for you, but if you want to read about a true german soldier and honorable man, than I highly recommend this. What an incredible account of war! War without hate, that was the phrase in one of the commentary lines. It's hard to imagine, but Rommel's book shows how it was his job as a soldier. It also gives accounts of how prisoners of war were treated by Rommel and gives you a real sense of the honor of being a soldier no matter which side you were on. I especially liked the added notes and commentary by Gen. Bayerlein and Rommel's son Manfred. I predict as you read this book you will feel the development of a relationship with Rommel, a friendship and consern for his well being. Feel his heartfelt consern for his troops and desire to save them from destruction. Feel the anger towards the "High Command" as they tell Rommel to fight to the death. It's a book that will take you on a rollercoaster of emotion that closes in the inevitable and tragic end of your new found friend. The book was finished by Manfred Rommel who gave a truly tragic and heart breaking view of the final moments between him and his father.
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Summary: Great & from Rommel's own Pen
Review: Liddell-Hart manipulates Rommel's own manuscripts and creates a wonderful biography that follows Rommel's WWII exploits. Rommel wrote manuscripts during the war that he was going to have published after the end of the war, like he did in WWI, and Liddell-Hart was able to get the notes and add some commentory to create one of the best Rommel biographies
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Summary: The Rommel Papers kept me up late night after night!
Review: Not a dry military text, The Rommel Papers reads like a novel. This book puts you right into the drivers seat. An incredible account of this centurys greatest warrior. I dare to say no other could have accomplished what he and his men did under the incredibly unequal conditions. A wonderful tribute to a great patriot and human being.
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Summary: Rommel is Armored Warfare's Greatest Engineer
Review: Not at all difficult to read, and even a bit intense during his narrations, this is an in depth look at the brillience of Erwin Rommel. Undoubtably the most perceptive and insightful German commander of the war, Rommel exhibits incredible understranding of troops, commanders, and what is possible and impossible on the battle field. His remarkable ability for retrospect provides engrossing lessons and conclusions of modern mechanzied warfare that any military historian or strategy goo-roo craves. Primarily about the African campaigns, and of the fall of France, Rommel recounts the events of every battle, and then analyzes the outcome, and reasons for that outcome without bias. This book will provide a thorough grounding and clear understanding of mechanized warfare, and a great respect for its greatest engineer.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: Objective narrative of Rommel's own experiences during WW2. It is very interesting to learn how things happened from the point of view of a German general. This book also clearly states how Rommel thought about Hitler himself and the SS. One of the best books about WW2 I have ever read. Not boring at all!
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