Erwin Rommel's Death
Born (Birthday) November 15, 1891
Death Date October 14, 1944
Age of Death 52 years
Cause of Death Cyanide Poisoning
Profession War Hero
The war hero Erwin Rommel died at the age of 52. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
German Field Marshal who was known as ‘the Desert Fox’ and commanded Axis troops in the WWII North African Campaign. He reportedly ignored all orders to kill Jewish civilians and soldiers and was likely involved in a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler.
He married Lucia Maria Mollin in November of 1916, and the couple had one son.
Quotes
"But courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility.
"In a man-to-man fight, the winner is he who has one more round in his magazine.
"The future battle on the ground will be preceded by battle in the air. This will determine which of the contestants has to suffer operational and tactical disadvantages and be forced throughout the battle into adoption compromise solutions.
"Sweat saves blood.
"Anyone who has to fight, even with the most modern weapons, against an enemy in complete command of the air, fights like a savage against modern European troops, under the same handicaps and with the same chances of success.