Knight's Cross by David Fraser
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 I 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
Jenkins, David Fraser: - David Fraser Jenkins was a curator at the National Museum of Wales, where he first met the artist.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780060182229 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060182229 |
| Title | Knight's Cross |
| Author | David Fraser |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 1993-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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