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Generalfeldmarschall, Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel  “The Desert Fox” (German: Der Wüstenfuchs) was an Atomic Age - WWII Strategist Hero. He played a role in the German Campaign of Empire Earth, in which he commanded German forces attacking Great Britain. There are other characters from the campaign who share both model and voice files with Rommel, such as the German Officer and Count Holck. Rommel participated indirectly in the attack of July 20, 1944 against Hitler.

Official Bio[]

Erwin Rommel joined the German Army in 1910, before he was 20 years old. During the First World War, Rommel fought courageously as an officer cadet in the infantry. He received several decorations, including the prestigious Pour le Mérite, and achieved the rank of Captain. Between the wars, Rommel taught at several military academies and even wrote a textbook on infantry tactics.

Rommel commanded the 7th Panzer Division during the invasion of France in 1940. Though is was just his first command of armoured units, he pushed all the way to the French coast. In 1941, he was made commander of the Afrika Korps, where his cunning in battle earned him the nickname “The Desert Fox.” After relieving the Italian forces there, Rommel reconqered most of Northern Africa from the British and was promoted to Field Marshall. But British reinforcements and a landing of US troops in western North Africa finally turned the tide. Outnumbered and facing severe supply shortages, the Germans were finally driven off the continent in 1943 and Rommel was recalled to Germany.

Rommel was put in charge of forces in Northern France. He strengthened the coastal defenses with innovative obstacles and other protective barriers, but recommendations such as the addition of reserve troops were ignored. After D-Day in June 1944, Rommel tried unsuccessfully to convince Hitler that Germany had lost the war and that they should make peace with the Allies. Then in July, Rommel was badly injured when his staff car was strafed by Allied fighters. While he convalesced, conspirators attempted to kill Adolph Hitler, but failed. Though not directly involved in the assassination attempt, Rommel was nevertheless implicated in the plot due to his connections with the conspirators. The Desert Fox was then given a choice: be tried for treason or commit suicide. On October 14, 1944, Rommel took poison to protect his family from the likely repercussions of a trial. He was buried with full military honors.

History[]

Operation Sea Lion[]

Erwin Rommel was tasked to lead the German forces in the offensive against Great Britain. Though it was never implemented historically, Rommel was featured in the game as the man in charge of the operation.

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