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Quote by Erwin Rommel

“Winning the men's confidence requires much of a commander. He must exercise care and caution, look after his men, live under the same hardships, and-above all- apply self discipline. But once he has their confidence, his men will follow him through hell and high water.”

Quote by Erwin Rommel

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German military leader known as the 'Desert Fox' for his exceptional command abilities in the North African theater during World War II. He served as the commander of the German Afrika Korps and achieved significant military successes. On October 14, 1944, Rommel was executed by the Nazi government on suspicion of involvement in an assassination attempt on Hitler. more

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