It was published in 1937 and became essential reading for both german and allied commanders during world war ii. Infantry attacks by field marshall erwin rommel, 9780760337158, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Infanterie greift an is a classic book on military tactics written by erwin rommel about his experiences in world war i. Rommel provides riveting accounts of his time at company and lower field grade leadership, which is a glimpse of history a reader would never discover if they have not read this book.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Erwin rommel s most popular book is infantry attacks. If i had to buy 1 i would buy attacks over all i would recommend buying attacks, rather than this book. I plan on buying this book attacks as it is supposed to be a much better and more complete translation. Inside this book ulm, july 31, 1914the danger of war hung ominously over the german nation. Field marshal erwin rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence n. Attacks is the most accurate english translation available today of erwin rommels world war i military classic, infanterie greift an. Written by german field marshal erwin rommel, it was first published in 1937 as a journalesque chronicle of the authors experiences in world war i and the lessons he learned there. First published in 1937, it quickly became a highly regarded military textbook and also brought its author to the attention of adolph hitler. Infantry attacks is a classic text in the field of military strategy.