This is a new book recently purchased from The Works very cheaply. It was originally written in 1938 by the famous Erwin Rommel and is based on the authors experiences as a junior infantry officer in the First World War.
This is a great book giving interesting and exciting accounts of small unit combat in France, Romania and Italy. It is extraordinary that the author actually survived the war given the situations he experienced and the wounds he suffered. However it is also very clear why Rommel became such a great General in the Second World War as his grasp of tactics, appreciation of his enemy and understanding of the battlefield are outstanding.
Overall a highly recommended book not just from a historic perspective but also for the insight into real combat tactics by a highly talented officer.
Tony - that was a lucky find! Sadly I won't be able to emulate at the moment as the Works, like all other 'non-essential' shops are closed.....
ReplyDeleteHowever, in the same spirit, I would heartily recommend Col GFR Henderson's 'The Battle of Spicheren', which gives a detailed analysis by a trained soldier of this Franco-Prussian War battle at a level of detail you would only normally get in personal accounts - which by their nature tend to give a restricted view
Ian. I regularly look at the books in The Works as there are often titles of interest and they are very cheap. They seem to restock every three months or so with a new batch. Check them out when the dust settles. I will have a look at the book you recommend, thanks.
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