But its possible that patton had read this earlier work on infantry tactics, which the us army rediscovered and had translated into english in 1943. It is the us version of german general rommel s book infanterie greift an based on his experiences in ww1, and the methods he used in ww2. Scott in his most iconic role the film concerns patton as he leads the american forces during world war ii. Today, rommel is remembered and praised as the man who almost succeeded in stopping the alliance and its offensive in north africa. Friends and family of alcoholics patton read rommel s book. North, who based their screenplay on the biography patton. Field marshal erwin rommels heroic opposition to hitler in 1944 cost him his life. Showalter, was a very in depth look at the lives of george s. Did rommel really write this book or was it a prop.
This book is not well researched but, does provide some new details related to the 3 generals. Friends and family of alcoholics patton read rommels book. Winloss analysis is a proven, postsales diagnostic tool used by leading companies to better understand and anticipate their competitors sales strategies and tactics. Scott, one scene shows patton reading a book, the tank in battle, supposedly written by erwin rommel. Masters of war by brighton book the fast free patton, montgomery, rommel. Patton 35 movie clip rommel, you magnificent bastard. I will quote it below, but be warned it is a little out of context. It is a respite from reading heavily researched text related to.
It is the us version of german general rommel s book infanterie greift an based on his experiences in ww1, and the methods he. Schaffner and cowritten by francis ford coppola, based on the life of general george s. But its possible that patton had read this earlier work on infantry tactics, which the us army rediscovered and had translated into english in. Trump, by following the tactics laid down in his own 1987 book trump. Nov 02, 2010 patton, montgomery, rommel introduces the reader to the parallel biographies of three of the great commanders of world war ii whose careers were as intertwined in life as they are in this book. Oct 25, 2018 later that year, implicated in the plot to assassinate hitler, rommel was ordered to commit suicide. It started out ok, but between the poor grammer, spelling, typos, wrong dates of events, and the use of multiple paragraphs, when one sentence, or 2 at the most would have been perfect. Patton and erwin rommel before, during and after wwi and wwii. One was a german army commander who talked like a first sergeant, the other a member of the american social and military elite who swore like a stevedore. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
In this intriguing, wellpaced tale of a journalistic coup, marshall, the first to discover the real events behind rommels death, tells how he learned the facts from rommels widow and delves into the great generals background and death. Patton 18851945, bernard montgomery 18871976 and erwin rommel 18911944 all served in world war i, impressed superiors and received severe wounds. Scott, karl malden, michael bates and karl michael vogler. Regarding reading the aa big book back when i was a butterbar 2lt we were assigned to read attacks. Patton, montgomery, rommel by terry brighton kirkus. At the time of the book s writing in the mid1930s, rommel s rank was lieutenant colonel.
Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. The movie shows general patton reading field marshal rommels book on tank warfare, which he never got a chance to complete. In patton, montgomery, rommel, one of britains most accomplished military scholars presents an unprecedented study of the land war in the north african and european theaters, as well as their chief commandersthree men who also happened to be the most compelling dramatis personae of world war ii. General patton knows that rommel literally wrote a book on infantry tactics infantry attacks, so he reads it and uses that knowledge to predict what rommel will do at their first big showdown. Patton, montgomery, rommel audiobook listen instantly. Patton, montgomery, rommel ebook by terry brighton. Author terry brighton has done an excellent job of tracing their lives, both individually and collectively. In this article, learn how george patton used winloss analysis to defeat erwin rommel and how your company can implement a winloss program to better equip your sales force for their future encounters on. Terry brighton does an adequate job of providing insight into patton, montgomery and, rommel. Oct 29, 2009 the movie shows general patton reading field marshal rommel s book on tank warfare, which he never got a chance to complete. On the battlefield, he was a competent commander respected by both sides. I bought this book in hopes of pining down an actual time line of events between rommel, and patton. I have only seen one mention by rommel in his own words speaking of patton, and even then he only speaks of him indirectly, in terms of the performance of pattons army.
All were arrogant, publicity seeking, and personally flawed, yet each possessed a genius for command and an unrivaled enthusiasm for combat. All suffered through two decades of peace, yearning for another war and continuing to impress those in command who could tolerate their egotism. Later that year, implicated in the plot to assassinate hitler, rommel was ordered to commit suicide. It is the us version of german general rommels book infanterie greift an based on his experiences in ww1, and the methods he. Patton who had read erwin rommel s book, infantry attacks sees that, by following rommel s tactics, he is crushing his forces in an epic tank battle in tunisia and exclaims rommel, you magnificent bastard, i read your book. Scott and his men attack and annihilate rommels battalion of tanks and infantry during the tunisia campaign in africa. Titled infantry attacks, it was about fighting the italian army during world war i. It then explained about rommel s military career before and during world war 1. Field marshal erwin rommel s heroic opposition to hitler in 1944 cost him his life.
The beginning of this book talked the childhood of both patton and rommel. Patton, montgomery, rommel audiobook, by terry brighton. I will attack and annihilate him, before he does the same to me. The erwin rommel book in question is most likely to be infantry attacks, published in the middle of the 30s as infanterie greift an. Whatever translation the filmers of patton chose to use so as not to confuse the audience, erwin rommels actual book on tactics was entitled infanterie greift n infantry. Patton montgomery rommel masters of war for sale online ebay. Apr 05, 2005 the book, patton and rommel men of war in the twentieth century by dennis e. Rommel had planned to write a successor called panzer greift an in english. Patton, montgomery, rommel carnegie library of pittsburgh. The juxtaposition of their jousting with one another provides a useful takeoff point for analysis. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A comparative biography of rommel, montgomery, and patton, although it might have been better titled montgomery and two other guys, since montgomery, by far gets the most coverage.
He had carefully studied the early blitzkrieg campaigns against poland and france and shared the conviction of the wehrmacht commanders that that a war of. Patton, montgomery, rommel compact disc book passage. It is an interesting choice to include all three, there are some similarities between patton and rommel, but montgomery is very different. In northwest europe, through the battle of the bulge and to the wars end, patton aggressively commanded the third army. He earned first and second iron cross and some other award. Patton and rommel is the first singlevolume study to deal with the parallel lives of two generals who earned not only the loyalty and admiration of their own men, but the respect of their enemies, and the enmity of the leaders they swore to obey.
Patton, montgomery, rommel i was more than pleasantly surprised with this book and terry brighton, who i never read before, pulled off something rather extraordinary. Tanks attack about tank warfare, and gathered much material during the north. In patton, montgomery, rommel, one of britains most accomplished military scholars presents an unprecedented study of the land war in the. Infanterie greift an wikipedia, the free encyclopedia us general george patton also studied rommel s book. Dennis showalter has long occupied a unique place in the field of military history. In patton, montgomery, rommel, one of britains most accomplished military scholars presents an unprecedented study of the land war in the north african and. First published in 1947, this absorbing narrative draws on pattons vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, from the moment the third army exploded onto the brittany peninsula to the. From the origins of their military prowess, forged on the battlefields of world war i, to their. In patton, montgomery, rommel, one of britains most accomplished military scholars presents an unprecedented study of the land war in the north african and european theaters, as well as their chief commandersthree men who also happened to be the most compelling dramatis personae of world war ii beyond spellbinding depictions of pivotal. This book has an interesting premisethe interactions among three generals in world war iigeorge patton usa, bernard montgomery uk, and erwin rommel germany. Old blood and guts patton commanded the ii corps in north africa and the seventh army in the invasion of sicily in 1943. There are many fine scholars out there, professors who do their time in the archives, read the appropriate foreign. Really though, to get to know rommel i think the best book is his very own infantry attacks.
All were arrogant, publicity seeking, and personally flawed, yet each possessed a genius for command. In this article, learn how george patton used winloss analysis to defeat erwin rommel and how your company can implement a winloss program to better equip your sales force for their future encounters on the sales battlefield. That in part is credited to patton defeating rommel across northern africa. It then explained about rommels military career before and during world war 1. Both rommel and patton come across as surprisingly thoughtful soldiers who were also leadfromthefront hard chargers.
In the film of the same name patton declares to have read the rommel book. Scott and his men attack and annihilate rommel s battalion of tanks and infantry during the tunisia campaign in africa. Jan 03, 2006 patton and rommel is the first singlevolume study to deal with the parallel lives of two generals who earned not only the loyalty and admiration of their own men, but the respect of their enemies, and the enmity of the leaders they swore to obey. Patton, montgomery, rommel audiobook by terry brighton. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Apr 17, 2020 this article was published by the mcalvany intelligence advisor on wednesday, april 15, 2020 early in the movie patton, u.
He was set up against general bernard montgomery of britain and later general patton. War as i knew it is the personal and candid account of general george s. Schaffner from a script by francis ford coppola and edmund h. The book, patton and rommel men of war in the twentieth century by dennis e. Aug 28, 2008 this book has an interesting premisethe interactions among three generals in world war iigeorge patton usa, bernard montgomery uk, and erwin rommel germany. Patton who had read erwin rommels book, infantry attacks sees that, by following rommels tactics, he is crushing his forces in an epic tank battle in tunisia and exclaims rommel, you magnificent bastard, i read your book. In this intriguing, wellpaced tale of a journalistic coup, marshall, the first to discover the real events behind rommel s death, tells how he learned the facts from rommel s widow and delves into the great generals background and death. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. I learned that rommel was a very well respected man even in war world 1. Whatever translation the filmers of patton chose to use so as not to confuse the audience, erwin rommels actual book on tactics was. Patton who had read erwin rommels book, infantry attacks sees that, by following rommels tactics, he is crushing his forces in an epic tank battle in tunisia and exclaims rommel, you magnificent bastard, i read. Patton is a 1970 american epic biographical war film about u. George patton, bernard montgomery, and erwin rommel.
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