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German General Erwin Rommel was forced to commit suicide by cyanide pill on Oct 14, 1944. He was given the choice of killing himself or face court martial and execution; the second option would have meant reprisals against his family. This was on Hitler's orders in the aftermath of the bombing attempt on Hitler's life a few days earlier. Rommel had been wounded on July 17 when aircraft had strafed his car and it was announced after his death that Rommel had died from his wounds. In this way Hitler could rid himself of Rommel ( Rommel believed the war was lost and an armistice should be negotiated) without being seen to be executing a very popular general and German hero.
Rommel was targeted by Hitler for death by suicide because he knew about the plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler. He never approved of it, but was advised that an attempt was to be made on Hitler's life. Rommel's crime was his silence on the matter. He was given a heroes funeral in Berlin by Hitler.
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∙ 12y agoErwin Rommel died on October 14, 1944 at the age of 52.
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What nicknames did Erwin Rommel go by?
Erwin Rommel went by The Desert Fox.
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Erwin Rommel's birth name is Rommel, Erwin Johannes Eugen.
Who is known as the ''Desert Fox''?
Erwin Rommel, a German Field Marshal in WWII.Erwin Rommel
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
When was Erwin Rommel born?
Erwin Rommel was born on November 15, 1891.
What nicknames did Erwin Rommel go by?
Erwin Rommel went by The Desert Fox.
What was Rommel's first name?
Erwin. Erwin Johnass Eugen Rommel in full
What is Erwin Rommel's birthday?
Erwin Rommel was born on November 15, 1891.
What country did Erwin Rommel come from?
Erwin Rommel was a Field Marshal for Germany/Deutschland.
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How old was Erwin Rommel at death?
Erwin Rommel died on October 14, 1944 at the age of 52.
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The answer is Erwin Rommel commanded German troops across the Mediterranean.
How long was erwin rommel married?
Erwin Rommel was married to Lucie from 27 November 1916 until his death in 1944.
