Transcript Rommel & The Desert

Rommel & The
Desert
Made By
Jen
Connor
Jessica
Jade
Who?
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Erwin Rommel was a highly
respected German war general.
Accused of participating in the
attempted assassination of Hitler,
and was forced to commit suicide.
What?
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Recognized for his victories in
Africa, which earned him the
nickname “Desert Fox”. He was
responsible for the fortification of
the Atlantic wall, which was
believed, would be able to stop any
allied invasion from the sea.
When?
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Rommel was born in 1891, and died
in 1944. Most of his notable
military career happened during
World War 2, although he was a
frontline infantry in World War 1.
He became a commander in 1938,
just before the start of the Second
World War.
Where?
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Became most well known for his
war tactics in Africa, but also played
a large in role in the battles in
France and Poland.
Why?
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To honour Hitler and his country,
and to help him move in the
direction he felt would best support
Germany
How?
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He defeated the allies in Africa,
during the early part of the war by
using a tactic developed by him
called the “Panzer Tactic”.
Cause & Affect
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Causes of the North African
Campaign were that Mussolini
envisioned the Mediterranean as an
Italian lake, so he sent in troops to
the Italian colony of Libya to start
attacking the allies.
Significance
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Rommel was best known for his
success on the North African
campaign. It took place from 1940
to 1943, there were many battles
fought during this time including
battles through the Libyan and
Egyptian deserts, and also battles in
Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Evidence
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Rommel’s tactical talents are what
led him to great success; however
he never fully understood that the
object of the mission was to be
defensive. He led his team of
troops onward and they eventually
were forced to retreat.
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