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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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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.

©2019 Samuel W. Mitcham, Jr. (P)2019 Tantor
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Very good listen and brought the story to life.

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

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Fails to mention Bonner Fellers?

I really enjoyed this book, although it sounded more like an essay, perhaps due to the narration.

Rommel was no doubt a very good general. His reputation of being a genius, was no doubt aided, by the American Bonner Feller's broadcasts back to the States, which gave Rommel all the British plans and dispositions.

Bonner Feller was unaware he was using a code, which had been broken by the Germans. A code book had been stolen, photographed and then replaced back into the safe, where it had originally came from... .

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great book.... Nigel Patterson is a fantastic

hooked from the beginning great book. very well read. nice flow to the story and easy to follow.

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Put Aside Prejudice...

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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Different view

A different view of world war 2 from one of the best tactical minds of his time

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A Must Read

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

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Loved it

I was somewhat unsure as to how I would enjoy this given my complete lack of military understanding of tactics etc however you don't need to be a military expert to understand and appreciate the reasons why Rommel was a super soldier. Excellently told and the narrator was again superb. I bought this as it was narrated by Nigel Patterson. He's by far the best narrator I have come across other than Obama reading his own books!

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Great insight

a great insight tob the legendary dessert fox and an in depth account of his life

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A real gentleman of war

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

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An amazing account of a military legend

I enjoyed the details of this biography. Although he was a extremely competent military lead he also had a compassionate side.

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