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Why did Hitler kill Erwin Rommel?
Hitler did not kill Erwin Rommel, He requested for him to be killed. He gave him other options because of his time in the Afrika Korps. Suicide or Trial. Rommel chose suicide and took a poisonous pill that killed him. He only told his son and wife about the up-coming event. The rest of the world thought he died of a Brain Seizure on the way to a meeting.
What army did the German General Rommel lead in the battles of North Africa in World War 2?
Field Marshal Rommel was never captured by the allies.In 1944 Rommel was implicated in the plot to kill Adolph Hitler undertaken by Claus von Staufenberg. (Operation Valkyrie) While he was not actually involved in the plot, it was clear that he had been aware that it was taking place. He was given the choice to commit suicide or be executed. Rommel chose suicide; which he did by taking poison.
Who commanded the German Afrika Korps and was known as the Desert Fox?
Erwin Rommel, perhaps Germany's best general during World War II, was called the Desert Fox. Later in the war he became part of the failed conspiracy to kill Adolf Hitler. Due to his wide renown, Hitler chose to eliminate him quietly. Hitler agreed not to harm his family, and Rommel agreed to commit suicide.
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.
Does erwin rommel have grandchildren?
He does have 1 grand daughter. Her name is Cathrine Rommel. She is the daughter of Manfed Rommel who was the son of Erwin Rommel
Who commits suicide in the book Divergent?
Al, a fellow transfer with Tris
Where did rommel retreat to?
Rommel never retreated, he was called back to Germany where he was ordered to commit suicide.
Who commits suicide in Othello?
Othello
What actors and actresses appeared in The Day She Commits Suicide - 2013?
The cast of The Day She Commits Suicide - 2013 includes: Reika Miwa
What happens when a teenager commits suicide?
They die.
What is an an hero?
An an hero is a person who commits suicide.
How hamlets girlfriend suicide?
Ophelia commits suicide by drowning herself in a lake.
Why is bullying dagerous?
Ten the victim commits suicide
How does Jonathan seagull react to failures?
he commits suicide
What happens if your roommate commits suicide?
call 911
Who committed suicide in The Great Gatsby?
George Wilson commits suicide in the great gatsby.
Which city can no one commit suicide?
Suicide is possible anywhere. A location does not dictate if someone commits suicide, but it can make suicide harder to achieve.
