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Where did rommel retreat to?
Rommel never retreated, he was called back to Germany where he was ordered to commit suicide.
When was Rommel trapped in Tunisia?
1943, after being push from Egypt and Lybyia.
What North African country did Rommel flee back to after El Alamein?
Tunisia
German general who was forced to surrender in Tunisia?
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps was forced to surrender in Tunisia in 1944.
Was the North African Desert War significantly shortened by Erwin Rommel's enforced return to Germany?
No, not really. The British & Americans were already defeating the German forces in North Africa (Tunisia) by the time that Rommel departed for the last time to Germany in early 1943. Colonel-General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim commanded the Fifth Panzer Army & Rommel commanded the Afrika Korps.
Who was Hitler's north African commander?
Starting in February 1941, General Erwin Rommel commanded the German units that were sent to Libya to assist the Italians in the desert combat against the British in eastern North Africa (Libya & Egypt). This unit was called the Deutsches Afrikakorps (German Africa Corps). As the number of German units sent to North Africa increased, Rommel assumed command of the newly created and larger Panzergruppe Afrika (PanzerGroup Africa) from August 1941 to January 1942. This group included two Italian Corps in addition to the German units. His skill earned him the nickname "Desert Fox". On January 30, 1942 his command was redesignated as the Panzerarmee Afrika (Panzer Army Africa). However, after his defeat at the Second Battle of El Alamein in Egypt (October 23, 1942-November 5, 1942), his command was forced to retreat to the west, all the way to south Tunisia by January 1943. By then Rommel's command had been redesignated as the Deutsch-Italienische Panzerarmee (German-Italian Panzer Army). The Americans & British had recently invaded Morocco & Algeria (Operation Torch) and were driving east towards Tunisia. At northern Tunisia German General Hans-Jürgen von Arnim commanded the newly arrived German 5th Panzer Army. Field Marshal Albert Kesselringwas appointed the overall Axis commander in North Africa after the Allied invasions in Morocco and Algeria, for the purpose of defending Tunisia.
What is the cause and effects of the battle of el alamein?
The cause of both battles was to try and drive the Allies out of Africa. -The effect was just the opposite as Rommel exceeded his supply lines and was forced into retreat.
What allowed Rommel's Afrika Korps to hold positions in North Africa even though he was frequently outnumbered?
General Rommel knew that as soon as the British believed they were strong enough to attempt to destroy his army they would. Rommel was well aware his southern flank lay wide open. This would give British General Neil Ritchie a large number of operational choices. Rommel's supply lines were also constantly under threat. If Rommel was forced to beat a hasty retreat, his entire army was at risk. On top of that, Rommel's Italian infantry divisions were not motorized. Rommel managed to remain a threat in North Africa because he was able to predict General Ritchie's movements and counter them. Ritchie was out-generaled in a manner of speaking.
Why was commander Rommel important in World War 2?
Erwin Rommel nicknamed "the Desert Fox" was commander of the German Afrika Korp during World War 2. After the Invasion of France in 1940, Hitler sen't Erwin Rommel to Africa. Rommel was able to take back the territory the Italians lost during Operation Compass. Everything that Operaion Compass had achived was lost because of Rommel and His Afrika Korp. Afterwards Rommel began to take over the rest of North Africa. The Britsh could not stop Rommels advance. However in 1942 Rommel's advance came to a halt at place called El Alamein. The Britsh under Bernard Montgomery, halted Rommel's advance. At El Alamein, the British was able to make Rommel retreat back into Tunisia which became a major Turing Point of the War. After the allied invasion of Northwest Africa, which became known as Operation Torch, Rommel knew all was lost. Hitler ordered Rommel to stand or die. However when the defeat came for the Afrika Korp Rommel was not present. He was back in Germany with a medical problem. Even after the loss of Africa, Hitler put Rommel in charge of the defense of western france. Rommel with Gerd von Runstedt who was commanded-in-chief west, build the heavily fortified Atlantic wall. Rommel was placed in command of Army Group B. After the allied invasion of Europe Rommel was approached to join the plot to assassinate Hitler. Rommel sympathized with the conspirators, however refused to join the plot. After the failed attempt someone gave Rommel's name. Rommel was approached by a couple of generals to either be tried for high treason or commit suicde. Rommel choose suicide. He choose suicide to protect his name and the two generals said that if Rommel committed suicide, his wife and son would not be punished and Rommel would be buried with full military honors.
Does erwin rommel have grandchildren?
He does have 1 grand daughter. Her name is Cathrine Rommel. She is the daughter of Manfed Rommel who was the son of Erwin Rommel
What nicknames does Kristofer Allen Rommel go by?
Kristofer Allen Rommel goes by Rommel.
What is the birth name of Rommel Quizon?
Rommel Quizon's birth name is Rommel Tagulao Quizon.
