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He didn't. Rommel was approached by the conspirators who were plotting to kill Hitler, but he rebuffed them. Rommel's sin was that he did not report the overture. For this, by threatening his family, the Nazis forced him to commit suicide. Then, with their usual hypocrisy. they gave him a heroes funeral. The conspirators felt that Rommel might be agreeable to their schemes because Rommel had voiced the sensible thought that the best thing Germany could do was try to obtain the best terms it could and surrender. Hitler and the other top Nazis could not surrender, because they knew that the next thing that would happen was that they would be called on to answer for all their numerous, horrible crimes.
The conspirators wanted Hitler dead because he would not listen to reason, and insisted on the complete destruction of Germany as preferable to surrender. If the German people could not deliver what Hitler wanted, they deserved this fate, Hitler believed. So he insisted on continuing the war, which had been completely hopeless for a long, long time. All this did was visit further destruction on Germany and keep the war going while several million more people died.
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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.
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.
Who forced Hitler to poison himself?
Adolf Hitler was shot himself; Eva Braun swallowed potassium cyanide.
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.
What did Adolf Hitler and Erwin Rommel help with world war 2?
kill millions of Jews
Did Erwin Rommel know Hitler?
Yes, Erwin Rommel knew Adolf Hitler. Rommel was a German Field Marshal during World War II and commanded the German Afrika Korps in North Africa. He had several meetings and interactions with Hitler, who held him in high regard for his military successes. However, towards the end of the war, Rommel became critical of Hitler's leadership and was involved in the plot to assassinate him.
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.
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.
How did Erwin Rommel get power?
Hitler trusted him!
Was Rommel part 0f Hitler assassinating?
The short answer is that he (Rommel) was not personally involved. However, he was approached by the group of German Staff and asked to join, upon which he declined. He was implicated for his failure to warn Hitler about the attempt on his life as well as the coup attempt. He was given the option of poison with a state burial, or the culling of his family. He took the poison.
What actors and actresses appeared in Rommel and the Plot Against Hitler - 2006?
The cast of Rommel and the Plot Against Hitler - 2006 includes: Yvonne Furneaux as Lucie Rommel Paul Gustavson as General Burgdorf Stephan Jacobs as Claus von Stauffenberg Stan Zabecki as Adolf Hitler
When did Erwin Rommel die?
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.
Who promoted Rommel to the rank of Field Marshall?
Adolf Hitler promoted Rommel to field Marshall over the objections of Mussolini.
When did Hitler want to kill the jews?
from about 1942 onwards.
Which religion did Hitler want to kill?
The Jewish religion.
Why did Hitler want to be a Jew?
he didn't want to be a Jew he wanted to kill Jews!
