Infanterie greift an infantry attacks is a classic german language book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Rommel provides riveting accounts of his time at company and lower field grade leadership, which is a glimpse of history a reader would never discover if they have not read this book. And most people probably have a general sense that rommel was not so bad a guy, relative to. Erwin rommel, german field marshal who became the most popular general at home and gained the open respect of his enemies with his spectacular victories as commander of the afrika korps in world war ii. Dec 11, 2015 infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy.
At the time of the book s writing in the mid1930s, rommel s rank was lieutenant colonel. Mar 17, 2012 for those who enjoy military history, erwin rommels infantry attacks is wellwritten and sometimes inspiring book about a german officer who, despite fighting on the losing side, seemed to have won far more than he lost. Infantry attacks pdf by erwin rommeldownload infantry attacks pdf by erwin rommel published in 1937. Reminiscent at times of a war story being told over a glass of brandy, the actions described are often exciting, if obviously biased towards his beloved. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in world war ii.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This 11th hardcover edition of infanterie greift an measures 5 x 738 inches, has 400 pages with 80 maps and illustrations. Infantry attacks kindle edition by erwin rommel author format.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in the second world war. It was published in 1937 and became essential reading for both german and allied commanders during world war ii. Apr 23, 2015 this book contradicts none of that, but provides a broader sense both of who rommel was, and also provides a different perspective on world war one than we commonly have.
Rommel had planned to write a successor called panzer greift an in english. Infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied so. Erwin rommel project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field marshal in the wehrmacht armed forces of nazi germany during world war ii, as well as serving in the reichswehr of the weimar republic, and the army of imperial germany. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining. Patton declared he had read rommels book as quoted above, a fictional copy of said book can however be found in the 1970 film.
Most people have heard of erwin rommel, at least in passing. In the previous video of this series, we covered the introduction. Rommel on infantry erwin rommel wrote this book originally titled, infanterie greift an infantry attacks, in which he examined and analyzed the many battles he fought in during first world war. For those who could care less about battlefield exploits, rommels book is an excellent example of honest selfcriticism. Inside this book ulm, july 31, 1914the danger of war hung ominously over the german nation.
Mar 12, 2020 infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy. Please enjoy listening to, or reading along with my. Buy infantry attacks by erwin rommel online at alibris. Erwin johannes rommel was born in 1891 and he joined the german army as a cadet in 1910. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel published in german in 1937. Erwin rommel, nicknamed the desert fox, is given the option of facing a public trial for treason, as a coconspirator in the plot to assassinate adolf hitler.
Feb 20, 2012 erwin rommel was a highly decorated officer in wwi, and was awarded the pour le merite for his exploits on the italian front. A good insight on rommels rise as an officer and a good book on tactics to help develop your war skills. Infantry attacks chapter 1 by field marshal erwin rommel. Infantry attacks pdf by erwin rommel bookspdf4free. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel pdf free download ebook. His fearlessness and daring actions made him rise through the ranks quickly.
Infantry attacks infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel best history books at the works. He committed suicide in 1944 after his role in a failed plot to assassinate hitler became known to the fuhrer. The two men had several encounters following this, and rommel rose through the ranks on hitlers personal recommendation. A good insight on rommels rise as an officer and a good book on. Erwin rommels most popular book is infantry attacks. The rommel papers is also really good, but in my opinion, is a little too biased in favor of rommel because of the respect that liddelhart had for the man and because of manfred rommels involvement i say that as a huge rommel fan. His second book on infantry attacks has also been published.
Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over. Erwin rommel s most popular book is infantry attacks. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel, 9781848326521, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel, 9781626543195, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In his book infantrie greift an infantry attacks9, rommel recounts. In this classic study of the art of war rommel analyses the tactics that lay behind.
Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. Guderian was probably better than rommel as a tank general but rommel was an artist and writer and he dramatically died resisting hitler, making his final show in the theater of large wars. Rommel provides riveting accounts of his time at company and lower field grade leadership, which is a glimpse of history a reader would never discover if. In an infamous scene where the american general, george s. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading infantry attacks. At the time of the books writing in the mid1930s, rommels rank was lieutenant colonel. Written by german field marshal erwin rommel, it was first published in 1937 as a journalesque chronicle of the authors experiences in world war i and the lessons he learned there. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel in chm, fb2, txt download ebook.
Sep 23, 2015 infantry attacks by erwin rommel in chm, fb2, txt download e book. Infantry attacks, erwin rommel 9781848326521 boeken. Military history, august 2007 infantry attacks reads like an adventure novel and became a 1930s bestseller that not only made rommel rich, but also prompted hitler to make him commander of his personal military bodyguard. For those who enjoy military history, erwin rommels infantry attacks is wellwritten and sometimes inspiring book about a german officer who, despite fighting on the losing side, seemed to have won far more than he lost. Infantry attacks is a classic book on military tactics written by german field marshal erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. In 1937 he published his classic book on military tactics, infantry attacks, drawing on his experiences in that war. The book that took rommel to high command in world war ii rommels highly regarded analysis of infantry tactics superb.
In it, he provides detailed accounts of a variety of military strategies that rely on speed, deception, and deep penetration into enemy. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Jun 15, 2006 the book that took rommel to high command in world war ii rommel s highly regarded analysis of infantry tactics superb insight into his experiences during wwi with a personal introduction by his son manfred field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in the second world war. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read infantry attacks. Really though, to get to know rommel i think the best book is his very own infantry attacks. In wwii, he distinguished himself as commander of the 7th panzer division during the 1940 invasion of france, and his leadership of german and italian forces in the north african campaign earned him his legendary status as the desert fox. Rommel was a highly decorated officer in world war i and was awarded the pour le merite for his actions on the italian front. The book was first published in 1937 when rommels rank was lieutenant colonel.
Rommel s highly acclaimed analysis of infantry tacticsa superb insight into his wartime experienceswith a personal introduction by rommel s son manfred field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in world war ii. Exerted a profound influence over his own troops and the allied soldiers of the eighth army in the second world war. World war two tank battles in north africa, and rommels forced suicide by hitler because of his ancillary association with stauffenbergs attempt to assassinate hitler. He followed a dull path in infantry training and administration until his aggressive tactical ideas, detailes in his 1937 book infantry attacks, caught hitlers attention. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. Read infantry attacks by erwin rommel available from rakuten kobo. He had started writing a third book which he couldnt. Erwin rommel historica wiki fandom powered by wikia. I moved many of the numbered sketches to their first mention in the body of the book. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Attacks field marshal erwin rommel athena press, inc. Nov 05, 2019 infantry attacks pdf by erwin rommeldownload infantry attacks pdf by erwin rommel published in 1937. With a personal introduction by rommels son manfred field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in world war ii.
It is an autobiography not of war anguish, but of war practice. Rommels highly acclaimed analysis of infantry tactics. Feb 16, 2012 infantry attacks by erwin rommel, 9781848326521, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Erwin rommel has 17 books on goodreads with 12479 ratings. Erwin rommel was born johannes erwin eugen rommel on november 15, 1891 in heideheim, german empire. During world war i he served as an infantry lieutenant with the german army in italy, romania and france. Discover book depositorys huge selection of erwin rommel books online. See all 21 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
But it was ultimately hitlers liking for rommels book infantry attacks that led to his becoming the commander of hitlers personal guards during his tour of the sudetenland. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth. But most people probably associate his name with only two events. The son of a school principal, erwin rommel served as an infantry officer in world war i, earning the coveted pour le merite decoration for gallantry. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by field marshal erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. That said, i am only on page 5 and i absolutely love this english translation of the original book. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel overdrive rakuten. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence n. In infantry attacks, erwin rommel presents his recollections of his service in wwi, from belgium and france to romania and italy, with analysis and lessons to be taken from the encounters.
German general erwin rommelaka the desert foxdies by. Erwin rommel infantry attacks during world war 1 i who did. In this classic study of the art of war rommel analyses the tactics that lay behind his. He also planned to write a book called the tank in attack but never finished it. Infanterie greift an book by erwin rommel thriftbooks. Infantry attacks ebook by erwin rommel rakuten kobo.
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