The future battle on the gr... by Erwin Rommel, a German Soldier

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“The future battle on the ground will be preceded by battle in the air. This will determine which of the contestants has to suffer operational and tactical disadvantages and be forced throughout the battle into adoption compromise solutions.”

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Erwin Rommel

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Name: Erwin Rommel

Nationality: German

Date of Birth: Nov 15, 1891

Date of Death: Oct 14, 1944

Profession: Soldier

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