Operation Overlord page 5 by ric gustafson
The Allies chief enemy was not General Gerd von Rundstedt even though he was the commander in chief of the West. Their chief rival was the son of a Swabian schoolmaster. His name was Erwin Rommel. He was nicknamed ' the Desert Fox'. He built fortifications from the North Sea to the Mediterranean coast. He told Hitler himself that the war was lost and should seek peace terms.
He knew about the July 20 assassination attempt on Hitler's life. Two months later in September 1944, Rommel was given the chance to do the honorable thing. He committed suicide.
research help: ' D Day' by Time
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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