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Name: Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel Hometown/Headquarters: Heidenheim, Germany Date of Birth/Dates Active: November 15, 1891 Job Name/Branch of Military: Field Marshal Education/Commanding Officer: Officer Cadet School

Friends
Adolf Hitler I worked for Hitler as a Field Marshal during World War II.

Erich von Manstein Erich was a fellow military leader of mine during World War II.

Hermann Göring  I worked alongside Hermann during World War I and World War II.

Joseph Goebbels Joseph was also one of my friends during Word War II who wrote about what was happening when I was fighting.

Karl Rommel Karl is my big brother!

About Me
Hi, my name is Erwin Rommel. I am the second of four children and I came from a very disciplined family. When I was younger, I enjoyed doing technical work like math and science. I wanted to pursue a career in engineering but, because of my father, I was forced to join the 124th Infantry Regiment as an Officer Cadet. Shortly after, I was sent to Cadet school and later became a lieutenant. During World War I, I fought in France, Romania, and Italy. I was first a soldier in the 10th Infantry Regiment and later in the Mountain Battalion of the Alpenkorps. During that time, I became known for being decisive and quick thinking. I also received many awards, including the Iron Cross, for being wounded three times as well as Prussia’s highest medal for fighting in the mountains of Slovenia.

In 1941 during World War II, I was sent to North Africa to command the German troops. In 1942, I overtook the city of Tobruk from the British and Hitler promoted me to Field Marshal. I liked to lead my troops by using surprise attacks and I was very successful with this tactic. People in Africa liked me because they believed I freed them from British rule. I was also popular at home in Germany for my many successes.

Unfortunately, in 1942, the British retook Tobruk and I was returned to Germany. Then, in 1944 I helped defend the French channel against the allies. It was at this time I also began to doubt whether Hitler was the right leader for Germany. Some men came to me and told me they thought I should lead the nation. I did not know that some of these men had a plan to assassinate Hitler. It was called the 1944 July Plot and it failed. Hitler thinks that I have conspired with them. German soldiers have arrested me, but I have a plan to end my own life.

Wall Posts

 * August 23, 1939: Today, I became the commander of the Führer escort headquarters. My troops and I are fighting the Poland campaign.
 * Wall Post #2: February 10, 1940: Today, I was given the command of the 7th Panzer Division. I am going to France to fight.
 * May 29, 1942: Today, my troops and I defeated the British and took the city of Tobruk.
 * January 2, 1944: Today, Hitler is sending me to the French chanel to fight against the possible allied invasion.