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Patton and Rommel, Men of War in the 20th Century
Renowned military historian Dr. Dennis E. Showalter delivers a lecture, comparing the parallel lives, operational strategies, and leadership styles of General George S. Patton and Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Showalter argues that despite vast differences in temperament, wealth, and national systems,
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Renowned military historian Dr. Dennis E. Showalter delivers a lecture, comparing the parallel lives, operational strategies, and leadership styles of General George S. Patton and Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Showalter argues that despite vast differences in temperament, wealth, and national systems, both commanders pioneered a remarkably similar, revolutionary approach to mobile armored warfare. Both generals commanded absolute loyalty from their men, earned mutual respect from their adversaries, and ultimately suffered deep political friction with their superiors.
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