Erwin Rommel’s Rise and Fall
Was Rommel a genius or misguided soldier?
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63 mins
Explore how Rommel became one of Germany’s most respected generals. Discover his battlefield brilliance and the reputation that earned him the name Desert Fox. Learn about the turning point that led to his tragic end under Hitler’s regime.
Ep 1:
The Reluctant Soldier
Before he was the Desert Fox, Erwin Rommel was a sickly schoolboy pushed into the army by his father — and a lover whose broken promise led to tragedy.
Ep 2:
Genius and the Devil's Bargain
Rommel's WWI heroics earn him a legend and a coveted medal, while his complicated bond with a rising Adolf Hitler pulls him toward power he never sought.
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