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“There exists a real danger that our friend Rommel is becoming a kind of magician or bogey-man to our troops, who are talking far too much about him. He is by no means a superman and it is highly undesirable that our men should credit him with supernatural powers. . . . We must refer to “the Germans” or “the Axis powers” . . . and not always keep harping on Rommel. Please impress upon all commanders that, from a psychological point of view, this is a matter of the highest importance. Quote from General Claude Auchinleck, C-in-C of Eighth Army,”

Book:Killing Rommel

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Killing Rommel

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Steven Pressfield

Steven Pressfield, born in 1943, is a renowned author known for his historical and war novels. His works are highly appreciated for their deep historical insights and vivid depiction of war scenes. more

“(On realising that he is not a born warrior, as the rest of his troop are): A cherished self-conception must be given up, and one feels diminished by it. This is mistaken, however. A person discovers that he has been made stronger by the jettisoning of this sham and disadvantageous bag-gage. In fact, he has become more “himself,” by aligning his self-concept more closely with fact.”

North Africa Campaign

Book:Killing Rommel

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“He (Archibald, Lord Wavell, former Viceroy of India) was intellectually formidable , though he did not parade the fact. In 1938 he gave the Lees Knowles Lectures at Cambridge on ‘Generals and Generalship’. Rommell carried a copy of the lectures with him throughout the North Africa campaign.”

North Africa Campaign

Book:Keeping the Jewel in the Crown: The British Betrayal of India

Source: Keeping the Jewel in the Crown: The British Betrayal of India

“Sturm, Swung, Wucht”

Force Inspiring Military Strategy Heavy Tactics Wwii Impulsive German Ww2 Fast General Rommel Ww2 History

Author:Erwin Rommel

“Nietzsche felt like Rommel, hiding behind The Cauldron at Gazala – waiting and biding his time while his enemies took their shots, holding his position. The impenetrable defense took down tank after tank until the enemy couldn’t fight any more. Then, a quick attack was mounted and Rommel took Torbuk in a single day. He chased the British to Egypt. That’s where Nietzsche was right now, mounting his offensive, ready to chase both God and the Norse. Oh, how he wanted vengeance on both fronts.”