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Birth
Erwin Rommel was born in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany. -
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Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's life span
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Joined Infantry Regiment
Rommel joined the 124th Württemberg Infantry Regiment. -
Promoted to Corporal
Erwin Rommel was promoted to corporal -
Promoted to Sergeant
Rommel was entitled with the prestigous rank of Sergeant. -
Graduated from Military School
Rommel graduated from the Officer Cadet School in Danzig, Poland. -
Earned Lieutenant
Erwin Rommel earned the rank of Lieutenant. -
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World War I
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Iron Cross
Rommel earned the Iron Cross first class for his bravery in the Argonne Forest battle. -
Marrige
Erwin Rommel married Lucia Maria Mollin in Danzig, Poland. -
Captain
Rommel earnes the Pour le Merite and gets the rank of Captain. -
Son
Erwin and Lucia had a son and named him Manfred. -
Major
Rommel earned the rank of Major. -
Lieutenant Colonel
Rommel earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and got a teaching position at the War Academy. -
Major General
Rommel was promoted to the rank of Major General and was assigned as Hitler's personal bodygaurd. -
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World War II
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African Campaign
The African Campaign begins. -
Lieutenant General
Rommel was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. -
The Desert Fox
Rommel arrives in Africa where he earns thenickname "The Desert Fox". -
Tobruk
A Major battle over a key military fort. -
General Field Marshal
Rommel was the youngest person to earn this rank. -
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Battle of Al Alemein
Rommel's advance was halted and forced to retreat. -
Invasion of Normandy and D-Day
The allied forces invaded France and freed them from Axis rule and ended the African Campaign. -
Death
Rommel was forced to commit suicide. -
Military Burial
Rommel was buried in the town of Herrlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
