Since ancient times Europe has been arguably both the most advanced and most dangerous continent on the planet Earth. The constant conflict, struggle for survival, and the race for a better livelihood has shaped its inhabitants for thousands of years. Fast forward to the 20th century and things are no different. The year is 1914 and Europe is engaged in a great continental war. Among many valorous men, a young German named Erwin Rommel fights in northern Italy and France, enduring the hardships of the new war weapons of the day. Little did he know at the time, but his willpower and rank of captain would eventually enable him fight successfully in another worldwide war, about thirty years later. Erwin Rommel's success in WWI proved to be
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These early skirmishes displayed Rommel’s trait of taking initiatives and working to achieve a created stratagem. These traits would set the tone for what Rommel would endure later in his military service.
Likewise, Rommel was always known for being up close in the face of action. On
September 1915, Rommel charged three Frenchmen single handedly, but the action resulted in him getting hospitalized for being shot in the leg. Fortunately for his actions, Rommel was awarded a first class Iron Cross, which was a status symbol for bravery, originating during the old Prussian order. Rommel also participated in various fights in the Argonne Forest. These 5 more intense fights showed Rommel’s true willpower for taking on a task and completing it in a swift yet quick manner. They also showed what fighting capability and ingenuity Rommel had, such as the fighting in close quarters in the fog. These actions would help for his rank placement in the years to follow. The war began to shift towards central Europe. Rommel was moved to Mt.
Matajur, Italy, along with the Royal Württemberg Mountain battalion, in which they participated
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important, …show more content…
These early skirmishes displayed Rommel’s trait of taking initiatives and working to achieve a created stratagem. These traits would set the tone for what Rommel would endure later in his military service.
Likewise, Rommel was always known for being up close in the face of action. On
September 1915, Rommel charged three Frenchmen single handedly, but the action resulted in him getting hospitalized for being shot in the leg. Fortunately for his actions, Rommel was awarded a first class Iron Cross, which was a status symbol for bravery, originating during the old Prussian order. Rommel also participated in various fights in the Argonne Forest. These 5 more intense fights showed Rommel’s true willpower for taking on a task and completing it in a swift yet quick manner. They also showed what fighting capability and ingenuity Rommel had, such as the fighting in close quarters in the fog. These actions would help for his rank placement in the years to follow. The war began to shift towards central Europe. Rommel was moved to Mt.
Matajur, Italy, along with the Royal Württemberg Mountain battalion, in which they participated
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