The ii battalion, to which rommels platoon was attached, halted at bleid, a small french farming town. Buy infantry attacks by erwin rommel online at alibris. The introduction of the book is written by dr manfred rommel, erwins son. Carries the reader from the alps in wwi to north africa in wwii. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also.
Another one he wrote is called infantry attacks to answer your other question about books on jesse james, i found this one. Rommel brilliantly commanded an armored division in the attack 1940 on france. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The book is structured as a set of tactical problems, giving the disposition of friendly and. The tactics described are maneuver tactics and make the book practical and relevant for us today. Mar 17, 2012 for those who enjoy military history, erwin rommels infantry attacks is wellwritten and sometimes inspiring book about a german officer who, despite fighting on the losing side, seemed to have won far more than he lost. Exerted a profound influence over his own troops and the allied soldiers of the eighth army in the second world war. A signed 1942 edition of erwin rommels infanterie greift an. Other publishers continue to reprint the 1944 us army translation that was published under the title, infantry attacks, but those abridged editions are missing passages as well as a number of important drawings and sketch maps.
Buy a cheap copy of infanterie greift an book by erwin rommel. David irving recalls something of the history of this book. The hard lessons of war are learned through the blood and death of others. Gajdusek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Rommel on infantry erwin rommel wrote this book originally titled, infanterie greift an infantry attacks, in which he examined and analyzed the many battles he fought in during first world war. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by field marshal erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Find books like infantry attacks from the worlds largest community of readers. For those who could care less about battlefield exploits, rommels book is an excellent example of honest selfcriticism. In this classic study of the art of war rommel analyses the tactics that lay behind his success.
Dec 11, 2015 infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy. Throughout the book, rommel reports assigning small numbers of men to approach enemy lines from the direction in which attack was expected. He entered the army in 1910 and rose slowly through the ranks. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth. List of books and articles about erwin rommel online. Buy infantry attacks by erwin rommel from waterstones today. After rommel, tom also edited my book the war between the gen. Rommels classic book about infantry tactics is essential reading for the military enthusiast. Panzer greift an known as tank attacks in english is an unfinished book on armoured tactics and warfare by erwin rommel. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Rommel provides riveting accounts of his time at company and lower field grade leadership, which is a glimpse of history a reader would never discover if they have not read this book. Looking to buy some good books about erwin rommel in ww2 and his tactics and strategy. It was published in 1937 and became essential reading for both german and allied commanders during world war ii. In his personal time he wrote his book infanterie greift an infantry attacks, a description of the various actions he was involved with in the great war, along with his observations.
Infantry attacks is a classic book on military tactics written by german field marshal erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. His second book on infantry attacks has also been published. Goodreads members who liked infantry attacks also liked. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel in chm, fb2, txt download e book.
By the middle of august 1914, he was in contact with the french, and showed his daring and genius in combat. He had started writing a third book which he couldnt complete. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. In his own words by christopher ailsby, erwin rommel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dec, 2017 rommel started out the war in command of a reserve artillery company but immediately transferred to the 124th infantry regiment.
Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in world war ii. Rommel biography for tom co ngdon above, in and william morrow inc. Really though, to get to know rommel i think the best book is his very own infantry attacks. This 11th hardcover edition of infanterie greift an measures 5 x 738 inches, has 400 pages with 80 maps and illustrations. Attacks is the most accurate english translation available today of erwin rommel s world war i military classic, infanterie greift an. May 18, 20 yes, this book was written by that rommel, the desert fox. Published august 29th by greenhill books first published in infantry attacks, we get a clear look at field marshall erwin rommel s life before his. Erwin rommel s most popular book is infantry attacks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
By marshall erwin rommel infantry attacks on free shipping on qualifying offers. However, he was forced to commit suicide before completing this work. Erwin rommel infantry attacks german classic infantry. In the early 1930s, erwin rommel, then a middling officer in the small german army, wrote this book about his experiences as a small unit leader in world war i to help train new officers in what works and what does not work in. It was to be the followup and companion work to his earlier and highly successful infanterie greift an, which was published in 1937. Frasers and irvings books are also good, but operate at a more general level and suffer. Like several other books, i wrote it for tom congdons then publishing house william morrow inc. Its also an excellent primary source for the historian. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. At the time of the books writing in the mid1930s, rommels rank was lieutenant colonel. It is over twentyfive years since i wrote the trail of the fox, my famous rommel biography. A chronicle of events during and following the attack on fort jeanne darc at metz, france, by f company of the 379th regiment of the 95th infantry division, november 1421, 1944 by robert e. With a personal introduction by rommel s son manfred field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in world war ii.
The writing is a little dry and often digs a little too deep into minor details that drag the pace down, but its a great book if you really want to know about rommel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read infantry attacks. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Infantry attacks chapter 1 by field marshal erwin rommel. Sep 23, 2015 infantry attacks by erwin rommel in chm, fb2, txt download e book.
Looking to buy some good books about erwin rommel in ww2 and. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids. This is an account of the smallunit infantry engagements in which rommel and his units were principle forces during ww i. Military history, august 2007 infantry attacks reads like an adventure novel and became a 1930s bestseller that not only made rommel rich, but also prompted hitler to make him commander of his personal military bodyguard. The book was first published in 1937 when rommel s rank was lieutenant colonel. The rommel papers by rommel, erwin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recounting his first world war experiences and lessons learned, rommel does for tactics in infantry attacks what manstein did for operations and campaigns in lost victories. Infantry attacks takes the reader to erwin rommel s trials and tribulations as a young lieutenant during the first world war. In the film of the same name patton declares to have read the rommel book. Rommel had planned to write a successor called panzer greift an about tank warfare, and gathered much material during the north africa campaign. Rommel was to subsequently advance through the ranks to the high command in the second world war. First published in 1937 it quickly became a highly regarded military textbook, and also brought its author to the attention of adolph hitler.
It is a typical problem that major technological jumps in warfare give soldiers great new equipment, but many of them dont adopt new strategies and tactics to make the best use of it. That said, i am only on page 5 and i absolutely love this english translation of the original book. This book contradicts none of that, but provides a broader sense both of who rommel was, and also provides a different perspective on world war one than we commonly have. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence n. Erwin rommels most popular book is infantry attacks. Guderian was probably better than rommel as a tank general but rommel was an artist and writer and he dramatically died resisting hitler, making his final show in the theater of large wars. Buy infantry attacks by manfred rommel, erwin rommel online at alibris. Injured in a strafing attack on july 17, 1944, rommel could not personally participate in the attempt to overthrow hitler three days later, but he was gravely implicated. The desert fox desmond young a classic work widely regarded as the best book on rommel and the desert war, it is written by a brigadier who personally witnessed much of the action described and diligently reseached his subject after wars end. This book was written to be studied by future generations of infantry commanders and provides.
Rommel s highly acclaimed analysis of infantry tactics. The trail of the fox the search for the true field marshal rommel. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Nov 16, 20 turns out there is plenty, after all it is intended for young infantry officers as a text book. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in the second world war. There is plenty for military leaders in the book but also things any type leader should be aware of.
Infantry attacks is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Infantry attacks by erwin rommel best history books at the works. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the allied soldiers of the eighth army in the second. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and. Written directly after combat, rommel critiques his own battle strategies and tactics during world war i in. Discover book depositorys huge selection of erwin rommel books online. Infanterie greift an book by erwin rommel thriftbooks.
Erwin rommel has 17 books on goodreads with 12349 ratings. Erwin rommel infantry attacks german classic infantry tactics book wwi. Apart from his splendid display of skills on the battlefield, rommel was also quite talented at writing. Infantry attacks by manfred rommel, erwin rommel alibris. While training recruits at dresden infantry school, he wrote manuals for young officers. Maxim gorky a great book should leave you with many experiences. What was the reference meant by the statement i read your. Aug 22, 2008 how about one written by the desert fox himself rommel and his art of war was written by erwin rommel and the description says. Infanterie greift an infantry attacks is a classic german language book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Illustrated with 120 photographs, many taken by rommel himself. Feb 17, 2011 his book infantry attacks, however, which detailed his extraordinary feats of bravery in world war one, caught hitlers attention, and the fuhrer gave him the command of his bodyguard battalion. We typically associate world war one with western front trench warfare. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. The erwin rommel book in question is most likely to be infantry attacks, published in the middle of the 30s as infanterie greift an.
Informally written, it features rommel leading small units, usually involving fast action against other small units. Though most people immediately connect rommel with the african campaigns of world war ii, he made his initial legendary giant steps during the first world war. In the previous video of this series, we covered the introduction. Infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy. What is considered the definitive book on erwin rommel. Infantry attacks and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The book is structured as a set of tactical problems, giving the disposition of friendly and enemy troops and setting out the objective. Written by german field marshal erwin rommel, it was first published in 1937 as a journalesque chronicle of the authors experiences in world war i and the lessons he learned there. Please enjoy listening to, or reading along with my. Attacks by erwin rommel, bob heittman, paperback barnes. The lessons rommel drew from these experiences directly influenced his fighting in ww ii, particularly his constant reconnaissance, either personally or by designated groups. At the time of the book s writing in the mid1930s, rommel s rank was lieutenant colonel. Keep reading books, but remember that a book is only a book, and you should learn to think for yourself.