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Quote by Erwin Rommel

“Sturm, Swung, Wucht”

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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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