Erwin rommel, nicknamed the desert fox, is given the option of facing a public trial for treason, as a coconspirator in the plot to assassinate adolf hitler, or taking cyanide. A captured british lieutenant colonel, desmond young, soon has a chance encounter with the celebrated rommel in the midst of a desert artillery barrage. Rommel brilliantly commanded an armored division in the attack 1940 on france. The desert fox is a 1951 blackandwhite biographical film from 20th century fox about field marshal erwin rommel in the later stages of world. The author of this book, brigadier general desmond young, fought against rommel in north africa, was captured by him, and after his release at the end of the war visited rommels family and talked with many of his fellow officers. It is mainly about erwin rommel and his military career from wwi to his death. In 1942 he pressed almost to alexandria, egypt, but was stalled by fierce.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The story of the final years of the respected world war ii german general, erwin rommel. Desmond youngs book made me a lifelong student and admirer of the desert fox. It does not have the detail of the fraser or lewin biographies, and sometimes young seems to border on hero worship of rommel. Closed tear to front panels upperleft corner, chip to crown of spine. He had access to rommels papers, interviewed his family and german officers who served with him including his batman, thus he wrote this book from many sources.
Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii. Boot hill books specializes in arizona and the southwest, but we carry interesting books of all kinds. It comes from an author with a phd in military history and is not to be missed by any indepth military collection. Erwin rommel, nicknamed the desert fox, is covered here in a survey that blends over 40 photographs from a range of european collectors with color plates of battles, maps, and indepth coverage of rommels strategies. What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. A february 1951 memo contained in the films mpaapca file at the ampas library noted that richard widmark has been chiefly mentioned as rommel. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online research.
Popularly known as the desert fox, he served as field. Korean war in 1950 made it obvious that the federal republic of. Feb 02, 2020 upturned glass lolita i met a murder pandora and the flying dutchman caught the reckless moment tiara tahiti touch of larceny hatters castle cross of iron desert fox rommel the upturned glass the trials of oscar wilde wicked lady they were sisters less. In 1938, rommel was seconded to command the fuhrers personal security unit. Finally in early 1940 hitler promoted rommel and gave him command of one of. Captain hermann aldinger portrayed in the diary of. Here is the classic biography of the man who masterminded this great turnabout, field marshal erwin rommel, commander of the.
The book is based on numerous personal interviews with the survivors who who had intimate knowledge of the field marshal. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 101 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1. Paperback published in 1987, kindle edition published in 20, 0688067719 hardcover published in 1978, 0425016. A february 1951 memo contained in the films mpaapca file at the ampas library noted that. Johannes erwin eugen rommel 15 november 1891 14 october 1944 was a german general and military theorist. Field marshal erwin rommel was a talented military strategist and leader who.
Early in 1941, the famed british eighth army was on the route to victory in north africa. Buy now see all 33 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The desert fox is a 1951 blackandwhite biographical war film from 20th century fox about field marshal erwin rommel in the later stages of world war ii. His lectures on infantry tactics were compiled in his first book, infanterie. Illustrated with dozens of historical photos, this illuminating biography paints a fascinating and tragic picture of the man known as the desert fox.
Rommel the desert fox 1950 by young brigadier desmond. Aug 10, 2018 in 1937 hitler had been impressed by infantry attacks, a book rommel wrote and he appointed him as the german armys liaison with the hitler youth before giving him command of his personal bodyguard during the invasion of poland in 1939. The desert fox is a 1950 biography of german field marshal erwin rommel by desmond young. A popular book choice is desmond youngs the desert fox written in 1950. Bathe in the sea in the morning, its already beautifully warm. The british author fought against the fox and was captured by him.
On february 15, 1950, a new york times article reporting the purchase of youngs book by twentieth centuryfox stated that the title role will be offered to kirk douglas. Prica o rommelu je americki crnobijeli ratnobiografski film snimljen 1951. Manfred rommel, son of the desert fox, forged a great friendship with montys son which became a symbol of postwar reconciliation. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The book is a marvelous revelation of situations of both sides during the invasion of france. The seminal book on rommel written by a british tank commander who opposed the german in the north african desert. The desert fox by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa. Anyone interested in erwin rommel, or ww2 history should read this. He served as all soldiers should serve, his country and his troops. It is over twentyfive years since i wrote the trail of the fox, my famous rommel biography. Rommel 1891 1944, popularly known as the desert fox, was a german field marshal of world war ii.
The storied military career of erwin rommel reveals. Jul 15, 2017 the man who wrote the book of rommel plays himself and his name is desmond young and he was a real soldier of world war 2. I first read this book many years ago, when i was 12 years old. It stars james mason in the title role, was directed by henry hathaway, and was based on the book by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa. This is not to say the book, like rommel, does not have its flaws. Illustrated with 120 photographs, many taken by rommel himself. The desert fox is a 1951 blackandwhite biographical film from 20th century fox about field marshal erwin rommel in the later stages of world war ii. Finally in early 1940 hitler promoted rommel and gave him command of one of the new panzer divisions. How hitlers most dangerous general met his match the. Rommel was first a soldier in the german army and not a nazi madman. After the war young interviewed rommels family, friends, and some former comrades for his somewhat sympathetic book.
The desert fox, which served as the basis of the 1951 movie, the desert. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. Just a few months later, this same army was on the verge of total defeat, as the germans had won victory after victory and were threatening to overrun egypt and the middle east. The desert fox by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa the movie played a significant role. A biography of the famous nazi general who was known for his brilliant strategies in africa during wwii, and also known for his nickname, the desert fox. It stars james mason in the title role, was directed by henry hathaway, and was based on the book by brigadier desmond young, who served in the british indian army in north africa the movie played a significant role in the creation of the. The first part of the book is about the african campaign, the second part is about rommel in france preparing for the invasion by the allied nations. How about one written by the desert fox himself rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. Aug 25, 2018 young wrote the seminal 1950 biography of the field marshal, rommel. This incident was allegedly based on fact, and the officer playing himself was brigadier desmond young, author of the bestselling 1950 british biography, rommel, upon which the film was largely based. He also interviewed allied officers who faced rommel in battle. Over the following years, rommel shifted between posts as an instructor and as a commander. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Its a very lovely place and its as good as being in a hotel in my confortable caravan. Manfred rommel, son of wwiis desert fox and a public servant in stuttgart, germany, has died. The book was in great condition considering it was a 65 year old paperback, just as advertised, and arrived well before expected. Exciting true story of the legendary leader of germanys famed afrika korps. For his successes there he was made field marshal and earned the name the desert fox.
The man who wrote the book of rommel plays himself and his name is desmond young and he was a real soldier of world war 2. He entered the army in 1910 and rose slowly through the ranks. This book takes place in europe during world war i and world war ii and in north africa during wwii. After the war young interviewed rommels family, friends, and some former comrades for.
He earned the respect of both his own troops and the enemies he fought. How rommels victories in north africa were sabotaged by hitlers incompetent interference how rommel burned orders telling him to commit war crimes why it wouldnt have helped patton if he really had read rommels book. Structuring his book after carrells and rebutting him pointbypoint, heckmann portrays. The book led the western allies, particularly the british, to depict rommel as the good german and our friend rommel, contributing to the. The desert fox, which served as the basis of the 1951 movie, the desert fox, starring james mason in an utterly convincing. See more ideas about erwin rommel, afrika korps and world war two. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. See whole dustjacket previous versions include compressed pdf files. Des young does a bang up job on his biography of the noted desert fox, rommel was a fox in all manners, but more than that, he was a soldiers soldier. Captain hermann aldinger portrayed in the diary of fieldmarshal erwin rommel, the desert fox, during world war ii 26 march 1941 spent our first day by the sea.
The book was a bestseller and got the attention of adolf hitler, the leader of the rising nazi party. How rommels victories in north africa were sabotaged by hitlers incompetent interference how rommel burned orders telling him to commit war crimes why it wouldnt. German general erwin rommelaka the desert foxdies by. With many black and white plates of rommel, both on and off the battlefield. Erwin rommel, the desert fox a biography book 241087.
Rommel was born in 1891 in wurttenberg, germany, the son of a teacher. He was wounded in the first liquidfire attack at ypres in 1915, winning a military cross. The desert fox is a superb filmed biography of german general erwin rommel, concentrating on the period between his retreat from north africa and his governmentdecreed death. David irving recalls something of the history of this book. Rommel treats young with respect and chivalry, inspiring the british officer after the war to investigate the life and mysterious death of the great general. Again and again, rommel outfoxed the alliesuntil the war of attrition and hitlers blunders doomed the axis cause. Campaigns, marshals, world war, 19391945, biography. Rommel the desert fox has been added to your cart add to cart. With james mason, cedric hardwicke, jessica tandy, luther adler. Since young was involved in the war in the desert, he had first hand knowledge of what it was like to be there. Young wrote the seminal 1950 biography of the field marshal, rommel. First, it was written shortly after the war when information was still fresh. Upturned glass lolita i met a murder pandora and the flying dutchman caught the reckless moment tiara tahiti touch of larceny hatters castle cross of iron desert fox rommel the upturned glass the trials of oscar wilde wicked lady they were sisters less.
Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 101 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 2 costume design by 1 makeup department 1 production management 2. Rommel the desert fox by desmond young 1950 hardback 1st ed. Mitchams gripping account of rommel s life takes you through the amazing adventure of the world war ii battles in north africa. In london it was greedily snapped up and published by george weidenfeld. It stars james mason in the title role, was directed by henry hathaway, and was based on the book rommel. The book was the first biography of rommel and enjoyed immense popularity, especially in britain. Desmond young brigadier desmond young served with distinction in two world wars. Jul 04, 2019 the desert fox is a 1951 blackandwhite biographical film from 20th century fox about field marshal erwin rommel in the later stages of world war ii. He was a human, ergo he was imperfect but in matters of military, he was very, very good. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online.
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