aug 2, 1941 - After the French victory, Rommel earned the Iron Cross and in 1941 was given command of Afrika Korps where he pushed British forces 1500 miles to Egypt. He captured the admiration of friends and enemies alike. Ramel earned the nickname Desert Fox because of his clever maneuvers and his element of surprise. At one point a British General even had to tell his officers to stop admiring him too much. Rommel had a good relationship with the allies because he treated the POWS well, unlike other German g
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