jan 30, 1917 - In 1917, when Rommel was 26, he led the capture of 9,000 Italians and Monte Matajur near Caporetto. Rommel’s superiors were impressed by his “Boldness, courage, and determination as well as his ability to act quickly and decisively.” (Bigelow 224).
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Date:
jan 30, 1917
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~ 108 years ago