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Theme of the Rommel Papers
The theme of the is book is strategy,patience, and time allows anyone who knows such to make the best of every situation -
World War 2 Starts/ Invasion of France
As WWII starts, Rommel is assigned with the invasion of France, in which he is head of a panzer force whom are sent to attack France's weaker defenses, instead of the Maginot Line.
-Character development, as Rommel is facing a new type of warfare, unlike his previous experiences in the great war.
-This moment relates to the theme because it shows a young, yet experienced Rommel, who knows that nothing goes according to plan in warfare. -
Battle at Gazala
In this battle, Rommel demonstrates his tactical brilliance and shows exactly what he could do with his forces. It was this event that led to his promotion to Field Marshall.
-This is a moment of character development, as Rommel is fully sworn into the rank he is most known for.
-This relates to the theme of patience and strategy, as Rommel conveys these themes in his actions. -
Rommel arrives with a small force to support the axis Afrika Korps.
Rommel firsts arrives to Africa to help the axis powers gain a foothold in the country. He has only a small force and is expected to go against abundant British forces.
-This is a turning point, as so far the Axis powers have not had mush success in Africa, but Rommel's tactics allow them to regain land, even thought they are outnumbered by allied forces.
-This relates to the theme, as Rommel's clam decisive tactics allow an impossible situation to suddenly change. -
Battle at El Alamein
In the battle of El Alamein, a decisive battle for Rommel's North African Campaign, the British 8th Army surprised Rommel's forces with brutal tactics, driving the African Korps out of Africa.
-This a turning point, as Rommel's success was abruptly halted prompting in his decline and the defeat of the Axis Powers.
-This relates to the theme, as Rommel's own decisive tactics were used against him, resulting in his defeat, thus showing that calmness and pose were vital. -
Rommel's retreat
In March, after suffering ceaseless defeat, Rommel withdraws back to Europe, leaving the Afrikan Korps in new command.
-This is a moment of character development, as Rommel finally accepts defeat and withdraws.
-This pertains to the theme, as even though Rommel had much success, the allied powers were more strategic in their views, which led to his defeat
