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Why did Germans and British soldiers celebrate Christmas together in the middle of the war?
Because god wants to stop the war but it failed
What did bernard Montgomery think of rommel?
Rommel and Montgomery saw each other with the greatest respect. At the end of the war, Montgomery expressed his sadness at the fact that he had never had the chance to meet Rommel in person before Hitler had Rommel killed. In fact, Montgomery got a dog and named it Rommel.
Why did Germans and British soldiers celebrate Christmas together in the middle of the?
Was God intervening in the 1st World War by bringing the two opposing sides together ? As a christian I believe He was.
Was Rommel ever in Libya during World War 2?
Rommel was the general in command of the German Army and the Italian divisions in Libya during 1941-42.
Who was the other commander of the Germans on D-Day?
* The senior commander was Field Marshall Rommel, but he had returned to Germany for his wife's birthday. Many of the next tier of generals had also left Normandy for war games. * Field Marshal Gerd Von Rundstedt was officially in charge of the Western Front (or the anticipated Western Front), but Rommel was in charge of all invasion defense.
What world war did Erwin Rommel serve as a field marshall?
Erwin Rommel served as a field marshal during World War II. He was allied with the Germans and was famously nicknamed The Desert Fox, earning the respect of his allies as well as his enemies.
World War 1 hero who captured 132 Germans?
Alvin york
What would mark the turning point in the war in eastern Europe?
The biggest turning point of the war in the eastern area was the defeat of Germany in Stalingrad. The Nazis were defeated and thousands were captured. General Rommel however considered the war lost by the Germans when they were defeated in Africa and Germans were captured there.
Do Germans celebrate vetern's day?
They have a day called Volkstrauertag on which they mourn the soldiers and victims of war.
Why did Germans and British soldiers celebrate Christmas together in the middle of the war?
Because god wants to stop the war but it failed
What were the challenges that the Rommel face?
Rommel was at the bottom of priority for logistical re-supply in N. Africa. Germany had a more serious war against the Soviet Union (Russia). The North Africa campaign was a "side-show" for the Germans, who had originally gone down there to help out Mussolini with his difficulties.
What gave Rommel an early advantage over the British in the North Africa campaign?
It has been written that the Germans completely outclassed their British foes because Rommel took personal command of his tanks and canons. The British generals were not less able than Rommel, however their war education was out of date. It was built on the trench warfare of WW1 and not on the armored warfare they were asked to command.
What is the purpose of vertans day?
the purpose of veterans day is to celebrate what hero's in the war have done for us to represent our country
What World War 2 British General issued an order to his commanders to not use the name of Rommel?
After a few battles between German General Rommel and British General Auchinleck, the latter commander issued an order to his commanders to avoid the use of the name "Rommel". Auchinleck's order suggested the the name of Rommel be replaced with "the Germans", " the Axis powers" or "the enemy".General Auchinleck was seeking to avoid having his enemy adversary become a "cult of personality".
What was General Rommel's nicknames in World War 2?
Rommel was universally known as "The Desert Fox".
Why was commander Rommel important in World War 2?
Erwin Rommel nicknamed "the Desert Fox" was commander of the German Afrika Korp during World War 2. After the Invasion of France in 1940, Hitler sen't Erwin Rommel to Africa. Rommel was able to take back the territory the Italians lost during Operation Compass. Everything that Operaion Compass had achived was lost because of Rommel and His Afrika Korp. Afterwards Rommel began to take over the rest of North Africa. The Britsh could not stop Rommels advance. However in 1942 Rommel's advance came to a halt at place called El Alamein. The Britsh under Bernard Montgomery, halted Rommel's advance. At El Alamein, the British was able to make Rommel retreat back into Tunisia which became a major Turing Point of the War. After the allied invasion of Northwest Africa, which became known as Operation Torch, Rommel knew all was lost. Hitler ordered Rommel to stand or die. However when the defeat came for the Afrika Korp Rommel was not present. He was back in Germany with a medical problem. Even after the loss of Africa, Hitler put Rommel in charge of the defense of western france. Rommel with Gerd von Runstedt who was commanded-in-chief west, build the heavily fortified Atlantic wall. Rommel was placed in command of Army Group B. After the allied invasion of Europe Rommel was approached to join the plot to assassinate Hitler. Rommel sympathized with the conspirators, however refused to join the plot. After the failed attempt someone gave Rommel's name. Rommel was approached by a couple of generals to either be tried for high treason or commit suicde. Rommel choose suicide. He choose suicide to protect his name and the two generals said that if Rommel committed suicide, his wife and son would not be punished and Rommel would be buried with full military honors.
Which theater of war was Erwin Rommel involved with?
Africa
