The Great Strategist, Erwin Rommel Rommel, a general, also claimed to be one of the best strategists. Erwin Rommel was born on November 15, 1891 in Heidenheim. He made his name during the First World War and was honored for his courage. He achieved many small goals before becoming a great military figure. His real chance to gain power was in 1933, when Hitler was appointed Chancellor. Hitler recognized Erwin as a great strategist and aided Erwin Rommel's rapid rise to power. He got a nickname during World War II, The Desert Fox. Becoming a Nazi may have been Rommel's biggest mistake since becoming a Nazi is what led to his downfall and eventual death. Rommel was born on November 15, 1891 in southern Germany. He was the second of four children of Erwin Rommel senior and Helene Von Luz. His father also worked in the army artillery. Rommel described his childhood as happy. At an early age he showed ability to create things. He took part and put things back together and wanted to be an engineer. But instead he listened to his father's wishes and joined the army. It became very well known after the First World War. He met his wife at cadet school and had a son with her. He also had a daughter from a previous relationship. He was in his daughter's life but decided not to stay with her. Rommel's rise to power began during World War II, but by World War I he was in the army. In the First World War he fought in Italy, Romania and France. He quickly became known for his courage and ability to make quick choices while under the pressure of war. He was very good tactically and made some tough decisions. He conducted many missions behind enemy lines under cover of darkness. He ambushed enemies from behind... in the center of the card... Works Cited "Erwin Rommel". - New World Encyclopedia. Np, nd Web. May 21, 2014."Erwin Rommel - The Desert Fox." Erwin Rommel - The Desert Fox. http://www.angelfire.com/ky3/rommel/, n.d. Web. May 19, 2014."Erwin Rommel." Erwin Rommel. Np, nd Web. May 20, 2014."Erwin Rommel." Information, please. Infoplease, n.d. Web. May 21, 2014."German Lieutenant Erwin Rommel leads daring mission in France." History.com. A&E and Web Television Networks. May 21, 2014.Hickman, Kennedy. "Historical Figures of World War II: Erwin Rommel." About.com Military History. Np, nd Web. May 20, 2014. Messenger, Charles, Wesley K. Clark, and Klaus Naumann. Rommel: Leadership lessons from the desert fox. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. Print."The North African Campaign of the Second World War." The North African Campaign of World War II. Np, nd Web. May 21 2014.