The Rommel Papers (Da Capo Paperback)

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Summary: How did he carry those watermelons!
Review: This book was long, but I sure did enjoy it! It ranks right up there with Xenophon's "Anabasis" and Bernal Diaz's "Conquest of New Spain". I was always amazed when Rommel would recount all the setbacks and huge enemy forces. Then he would say , "For my next attack...". Watermelons!!!!

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Summary: facinating
Review: This text provideds a facinating insight into the mind of Field Marshall Erwin Rommel through out his campaigns in the Second World War. This detailed display of real manuscripts written by the soldier shows the ambitious, zealous, and sometimes dashing style through which he upset Allied commanders time and time again with minimal forces and limited supplys. For any person that is intrigued by the art of war or has a deep intrest in history, this book will captivate untill the last page is turned.

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Summary: Entertaining, Educational, Fascinating
Review: Tremendous book. A literary historian meets the best tactical field general of World War 2, and his name is Erwin Rommel. Everything in this book is fascinating - from the tactical battle narrations, to the insiders view of the mind of Adolf Hitler, to the most crystal clear summary of why the Allies won the war. For fans of military or World War 2 books, this is a must.

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Summary: A great book
Review: Very rarely do you ever get such a precise account of a battle from a first person perspective much less a war. I have always loved Rommel ahead of any other commander, not only his genius, but all so his honour, love of family, energy, and courage. I was especially happy to get a glimpse at his final days in great detail; my respect for him has only grown. Although I wish there was a book that was only his life beyond the battle details I would definitly recommend this to anyone who can get through the description of battles and such (I want to join the military so this is an interest to me)

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Summary: A great book
Review: Very rarely do you ever get such a precise account of a battle from a first person perspective much less a war. I have always loved Rommel ahead of any other commander, not only his genius, but all so his honour, love of family, energy, and courage. I was especially happy to get a glimpse at his final days in great detail; my respect for him has only grown. Although I wish there was a book that was only his life beyond the battle details I would definitly recommend this to anyone who can get through the description of battles and such (I want to join the military so this is an interest to me)

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Summary: The Rommel Papers
Review: When one tries to appreciate a historical figure for what they really were, there are no replacements for primary resources. However, it is quite helpful to balance the reading with a critical secondary source. As is often the case in our lives, its hard to see the picture when you are in the frame. If one were to accept Rommel's papers as being a true representation of what kind of a field marshal he was, they'd be led into the legend that has exonerated him to be perhaps the greatest German general ever. What is remarkable about reading this book is that when compared to the comments of those that knew him well, like von Rundstedt, we can see both the good and bad that said about him from his own words. Rommel was remarkably honest, and sincere. His greatest fault is that he micromanaged things too much, but he had a remarkable foresight and understanding of circumstances for what they really were. Furthermore, his bravery and appreciation of battle is rivaled by few figures in history that were born to be warriors. Although the book is littered with minute details of specific circumstances that were entered into his diary, to understand Rommel and appreciate a view of Hitler and the German High Command from within, this book is highly recommended.