Infantry Attacks

by Erwin Rommel and Marshall Erwin Rommel

Book Overview

Legendary German general Erwin Rommel analyzes the tactics that led to his success.Field Marshal Erwin Rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the Allied... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853671991
• ISBN13: 9781853671999
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A textbook for battalion commanders

A masterful description of small unit action in WWI. Its amazing how articulate Rommel is in describing preparations for attack, use of terrain, change of plans on the spot and other details involved in executing battalion level orders. At the end of each battle sequence is an Observations section in which the lessons to be drawn are dispassionately stated.From this book its clear that during WW1 Rommel acquired most of the military characteristics that made him one of the best commanders of WW2. His emphasis on reconnaissance, deception, and surprise as well as his trademark "feel for the terrain" (fingersptizengefuhl) were all developed at the battalion level in this earlier conflict.Another real plus in this book are the maps (actually Rommel's hand sketches) showing terrain and lines of attack. Anyone who is interested in Rommel's military operations should start here. As a WW2 follow-on, I'd recommend Ronald Lewin's Rommel as Military Commander...for its detailed battle accounts and excellent maps. Fraser's and Irving's books are also good, but operate at a more general level and suffer from a lack of battle area maps.

Small unit leadership at it's best

This book will teach young leaders the fundementals of small unit leadership and the importance of talking the battle to the enemy. Outstanding descriptions of battlefields and tactics used; will break the minset that WWI was only trench warfare.You will see the development of Blitzkrieg type tactics being formulated and the basis for modern warfare used to this day.Great read for military or non-military people.

Stellar text of the cunning and audactious combat leader

First Lieutenant Erwin Rommel outlines his maneuvers and tactical insights as an Officer in the German Light Infantry during the first World War. A cunning and audacious leader, Rommel illustrates the combat actions of two field units to which he was assigned and an after action review of each incursion. This is a must read for any leader...particularly in the Light Infantry. All Officers should spend the time to study this text over the much overrated historical fiction of The Killer Angels. Rommel was truly a first round pick. 1LT Johnny C. Stewart

Excellent Book for all Military Leaders of All Ranks

This book is must! All leaders, from platoons to companies must read this book. Rommel was a great Tank Commander during WWII, but as a young infantry officer in WWI, Rommel sets the stage for all infantrymen of all nations. His ability to describe in detail his encounters with the French illustrates the timeless "field craft" missing in today's army. This book will certainly save our young men's lives. CPT Alex Isaac, A Co, 2-2 IN, 3rd BDE, 1st Infantry Division, Vilseck, Germany.