German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel-Commander

Erwin Rommel commanded German armored forces in France in 1940 and later became associated with the North African campaign. His reputation as the “Desert Fox” grew from mobile operations conducted under severe logistical constraints. He subsequently served in the defense of Western Europe and died in 1944 after being compelled to take his own life.

Rommel first gained military experience in the First World War, serving as an infantry officer in France, Romania, and Italy. His 1917 actions at Caporetto contributed to his wartime reputation. In 1940 his Seventh Panzer Division advanced rapidly across France, before he took command of German forces sent to Libya. Victories in North Africa culminated in the capture of Tobruk in 1942, followed by defeat as Allied strength and supply improved. His final months involved the Atlantic Wall, the Normandy invasion, and suspicion after the July 1944 attempt to kill Hitler.

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Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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