jan 27, 1945 - Rommel drove off with the generals, and 15 minutes later Lucie got a call that Rommel died of a “heart attack”. Hitler did not want the public to react negatively, So Hitler said Rommel died of “War Wounds” And gave Rommel a full honors military funeral. Hitler offered a memorial but Lucie denied, knowing it was a false tribute. Rommel was buried at Herrlingen Cemetery, Blaustein.
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jan 27, 1945
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~ 80 years ago