Rommel and His Art of War

Rommel and His Art of War by Rommel, Erwin. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780739435298.

In this compelling book, Rommel himself, one of the most successful commanders on World War II and certainly the most well-known, writes about his views on the philosophy of warfare, battles, leaders, and the progress of both World Wars. A complete picture of how a military genius grappled with the actuality of war is presented through Rommels accounts of his experiences as a soldier in World War I, and through newly translated extracts from letters, orders and the narratives of daily action in World War II that he dictated every evening. Dr Pimlotts commentary sets Rommels writing in context, describing the background to the great generals ideas and the way in which his plans were affected by circumstances beyond his control. The result is an outstanding insight into Rommels military career, written from an objective viewpoint.