Knight's Cross - Life of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, A

Erwin Rommel''s instinct for battle and leadership places him among the great commanders in history. His military tactics are still studied, and his reputation during World War II was legendary. But Rommel''s credentials as a great general are tempered by the fact that he fought for Hitler during Germany''s darkest hour. In this comprehensive biography, David Fraser examines the complicated life of the ''Desert Fox'' - both his genius and his failures. Fraser, a retired British general, brings a soldier''s expertise to this compelling biography, as well as the cooperation of Rommel''s son. Knight''s Cross recounts Rommel''s meteoric rise to fame, from his duty in World War I to his command of Hitler''s personal guard, to his role in Germany''s campaigns in France and North Africa. Rommel''s involvement with a plot to assassinate Hitler, and his subsequent forced suicide, are also explored. This is the definitive study of a man who fought brilliantly for a terrible cause. ''A vivid, balanced and frequently enthralling biography of Rommel, the general and the man. It is must reading for every aficionado of modern military history.'' - San Francisco Chronicle

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: David Fraser, Fraser David
• Editore: Harper Perennial USA
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 02.12.1994
• EAN: 9780060925970
• ISBN: 978-0-06-092597-0
• Pagine: 624
• Dimensioni: 155 mm x 235 mm x 40 mm
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Afghanistan, Europe, Memoirs, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, History of Science, Western Europe, African History, General and world history, North Africa, True war and combat stories, Biography: historical, political and military, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Political leaders and leadership, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Historical, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Political, HISTORY: WORLD WAR II, HISTORY: MILITARY, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Military, HISTORY: Europe / Germany, HISTORY: Africa / North, HISTORY: Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General, HISTORY: Wars & Conflicts / Afghan War (2001-2021), HISTORY: Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater, HISTORY / Military, History / World War II