The Desert Fox in Normandy: Rommel's Defense of Fortress Europe - Softcover

Mitcham Jr., Samuel W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0815411596 ISBN 13: 9780815411598

Publisher: Cooper Square Press, 2001

Synopsis

Appointed by Hitler to defend Nazi-held France against an imminent Allied invasion, Field Marshall Erwin Rommel saw how poor German defenses were when he arrived in Normandy in 1943. Rommel's growing awareness of the Allies' battle plans and his organization of the defense forces come into sharp focus in The Desert Fox in Normandy by World War II expert Samuel Mitcham, Jr. Mitcham uses little-known primary sources to tell the story of D-Day from the German perspective. His analysis reveals that Rommel led a brilliant campaign, despite his absence when the Allies landed. His insight and ability resulted in a powerful resistance against the invasion.

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Book Description:

The first book length treatment to detail the colorful cast of characters who supported Rommel's campaigns, this study looks at who these men were, where they came from, and their contributions to Rommel's efforts.

From the Publisher:

In a well-balanced examination, Mitcham presents the battle of Normandy from the viewpoint of German Army Group B commander Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, covering the period from December 1943 to July 14, 1944, the day Rommel was wounded by an Allied fighter-bomber. Mitcham describes Rommel's impact on strengthening German defenses in anticipation of the Allied invasion and the effect of his absence from France during the invasion. He also shows how Rommel executed one of his most brilliant campaigns in defending France's Cotentin Peninsula with next to no reinforcements or resupply. Using little-known or ignored primary surces, the author contradicts other published accounts not only of Rommel but also of his officers and his connections with the Hitler assassination attempt of July 20. A worthy study that should interest all readers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cooper Square Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0815411596
• ISBN 13: 9780815411598
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256