Killing Rommel: A Novel
by Steven Pressfield (Goodreads author!)
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Read in June, 2008
By the autumn of 1942, France has fallen to Hitler’s legions, the Soviet Union is reeling on the eastern front, and Britain is beleaguered. In North Africa, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (‘The Desert Fox’) and his Panzers have routed the Eighth Army and, seemingly invincible, threaten the vital oilfields of the Middle East.
Out of desperation, the British plan to send a small, heavily armed mobile force behind enemy lines to strike a blow that will stop the Afrika Korps in its tracks. This...more
Out of desperation, the British plan to send a small, heavily armed mobile force behind enemy lines to strike a blow that will stop the Afrika Korps in its tracks. This...more
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Pressfield is an author who can put you into the battle to the point that you are ducking for cover with the protagonist and looking across the sands for headlights. . . Germans? Italians? English?
"Killing Rommel" brings alive the battles of World War II in the Middle East and North Africa. I hesitated to buy this book as I always have been drawn more to reading about the events in the Pacific, since my father served on the carrier "Enterprise." Leon Uris's "Battle ...more
"Killing Rommel" brings alive the battles of World War II in the Middle East and North Africa. I hesitated to buy this book as I always have been drawn more to reading about the events in the Pacific, since my father served on the carrier "Enterprise." Leon Uris's "Battle ...more
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Read in April, 2008
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I got an advanced copy of this and tore through it last weekend. It was a memoir style account of desert warfare in world war 2, and a fascinating and realistic account of what it was like. A little heavier on logistics (names/places/etc) in a few places than I would have liked, but that did make it seem very real.
I loved the descriptions of Rommel's tank tactics: "tied in forces will hold and forces in the air will run". It was also interesting to note that most of the special op...more
I loved the descriptions of Rommel's tank tactics: "tied in forces will hold and forces in the air will run". It was also interesting to note that most of the special op...more
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Read in June, 2008
Erwin Rommel, the legendary panzer general wreaked havok on the British Army in North Africa as he pressed his advance toward Palestine and the oil fields beyond. A special British unit was tasked with taking him out. This is the story of their attempt.
Pressfield, who also wrote Gates of Fire about the Battle of Thermopylae, works hard to keep the story interesting while trying to adhere to a realistic portrayal of war. War has been described as mainly periods of boredom occasionally punc...more
Pressfield, who also wrote Gates of Fire about the Battle of Thermopylae, works hard to keep the story interesting while trying to adhere to a realistic portrayal of war. War has been described as mainly periods of boredom occasionally punc...more
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Read in June, 2008
I didn't think I would enjoy a book like this but it is terrific. Written as the memoir of a young British officer who recalls his experiences in LDRG, the British special forces equivalent of WWII's Desert campaign. General Rommel was a remarkable man, a man of integrity and character, an anomoly in the evil hierarchy of Nazi Germany. This narrative is as much a tribute to him as to the brave young men who left Britain to fight in the desert.
I also found the story interesting in light of ou...more
I also found the story interesting in light of ou...more
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Read in August, 2008
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Nate
This was my favorite Pressfield book since Gates of Fire (though I haven't read the Afghan campaign yet). Great story, very fast moving, and a wonderful ending. It's somewhat on the short side, but overall I really enjoyed the book and would highly recommend it.
Ads to the substance, I really enjoyed reading about the African campaign, and anyone who is interested in seeing how the war was conducted in the desert should definitely check this book out.
Ads to the substance, I really enjoyed reading about the African campaign, and anyone who is interested in seeing how the war was conducted in the desert should definitely check this book out.
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Read in June, 2008
Pressfield is an excellent historical military fiction writer. This book is his first that is not set in the classical world. It takes place during WWII in North Africa, and deals with the LRDG (Long Range Desert Group) and the SAS (Special Air Service) and their attempts to kill Erwin Rommel. Some of the stranger stuff in the book (such as Popski’s Private Army) is based on history, and rather well researched. All in all a good summer read.
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Read in June, 2008
Second novel in a row that I did not finish, after "Child 44." This one was well-written, but entirely too military-history for me. The only dialogue was of the "Right ho, there chap!" variety.
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Read in June, 2008
I am reading this one on an Amazon Kindle. My first experience with this device. So far it's a nice experience, easy to read, light weight. The lack of page numbers has thrown me a bit and the Kindle doesn't adequately display the campaign maps at the beginning of the book.
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Read in July, 2008
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What I learned - what it must be like to be in combat - chaos, sickness, death, valor, comrades, decisions one must live with.
Wow! is all I can really say about this book.
Wow! is all I can really say about this book.
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Read in July, 2008
I was going to give this a 4 star rating, but the end of this book was absolutely phenomenal. The honor between soldiers was very moving.
I especially enjoyed Pressfield's description of the desert. It reminded me in many ways of how Jack London wrote about the arctic.
I especially enjoyed Pressfield's description of the desert. It reminded me in many ways of how Jack London wrote about the arctic.
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GREAT BOOK! At first it is difficult to get into, alot of information and facts to absorb. Although, it is WELL worth the wait! When the story peaks it races with excitement and you don't want to put the book down
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Read in June, 2008
A decent, quick read. No frills. Not good if you're looking for complex battle scenes, but still maintains a good plot-line. Interesting enough to make me keep my eyes open for a good Rommel biography..
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Read in June, 2008
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I was bored by this book. This might be a good read for fans of military fiction, but I found the details about military equipment and movements to be dull.
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Still reading. I'll let you know what I think when I'm done, but so far I'm having trouble putting it down! My first book on Amazon's Kindle!
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Read in June, 2008
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Lukewarm WWII buffs and fans of Pressfield
Not a bad go at it but I expected more of a dramatic arc and less dealings with the minutia of a soldiers life.
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Read in June, 2008
I prefer Pressfield's ancient Greek stuff, but this book is pretty entertaining and feels pretty authentic.
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Rommel is one of my favorite military characters in WWII history.
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