Who was nicknamed the Desert Fox of World War Two?

Answer 1

In World War 2, the Desert Fox was known as Erwin Rommel. He is known for the 20th July Plot, which was a Assassination Attempt by Hitler but didn't succeed due to change in location of the meeting.

Answer 2

Erwin Rommel, a German General during World War 2, was nicknamed the "Desert Fox" because of his leadership during the North Africa campaign. It was his skill in desert warfare that led to his name. He contributed greatly to his country with his leadership during World War 2 and was not accused of any war crimes. He committed suicide after his involvement in the 20 July 1944 failed assassination attempt on Hitler became known to Hitler.

Field Marshall Rommel AKA "The Desert Fox"

Answer 3

During the early part of World War Two, Italians forces in North Africa were not doing well at all. With great reluctance Hitler assigned General Erwin Rommel to take charge of German and Italian forces in Libya. The British had maintained good control over the Middle East and the news that a German general had been sent to North Africa did not disturb anyone in the West. Rommel was a tank commander and despite uneven odds he managed to give the British a hard time there, even threatening Cairo. He became an elusive target to British forces and was nick named the "Desert Fox" due to his ability to win battles and escape capture. Later in the war he was assigned to France to help set up defensive strategies for the expected Western Allies invasion of Europe.

Answer 4

Erwin Rommel

Answer 5

Rommel