General Erwin Rommel
(he became Field Marshal Later) General Rommel did not lead the Germans "into" North Africa. He joined the German forces there after they were sent to help the Italians. At first, the Germans and General Rommel were under the command of the Italian Commando Supremo. It wasn't until Hitler promoted Rommel to Field Marshal was he the highest ranking general officer in Italy.
Erwin Rommel.
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Nickname: "The Desert Fox"
Erwin Rommel
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, Commander of the Axis Forces; Field Marshal Barnard Montgomery, Commandeer of the Allied Forces.
The British (and allied) forces were commanded by Field Marshal Douglas Haig. The German Empire forces were commanded by General Fritz Theodor Carl von Below
Old age.
No, he was a German Field Marshal.
Field Marshal Rommel was summoned to meet with Hitler over the situation in North Africa in January 1943. Hitler had concerns about the failing German position in the region and wanted to discuss the strategy and future plans.
Sir Alexander Haig
Erwin Rommel, aka, The Desert Fox from WWII
On D-Day, the Allied forces were primarily led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower from the United States, who served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force. The British forces were commanded by General Bernard Montgomery. On the German side, the defense was overseen by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, known for his leadership in North Africa, and General Gerd von Rundstedt, who was the overall commander of German forces in the West.
The German general in command of North Africa during World War II was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. He led the Afrika Korps and gained fame for his leadership and tactical skill in battles such as the Siege of Tobruk and the Second Battle of El Alamein. Rommel's nickname, "The Desert Fox," reflects his reputation as a formidable commander in desert warfare. His campaign in North Africa was ultimately unsuccessful, leading to the retreat of Axis forces from the region.