Patton and Rommel

Patton and Rommel

by Dennis E. Showalter

2005
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Patton and Rommel served their countries through two World Wars. Their temperaments, both on and off the battlefield, were overwhelmingly contrary--but their approach to modern warfare was remarkably similar. Written by a prominent military historian, this book takes a look at both figures, intertwining the stories of the paths they took and the decisions they made during the course of the Second World War--and compares the lives and careers of two men whose military tactics redirected the course of history.--From publisher description.

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    How does Showalter’s comparative approach change or reinforce your initial perceptions of George Patton and Erwin Rommel as military commanders?

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    Despite fighting on opposing sides, Patton and Rommel shared a surprisingly similar philosophy on modern warfare; in what ways do you think their shared mindset shaped the conflicts they fought in?

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    Showalter highlights the vastly different temperaments of the two generals—Patton’s theatricality versus Rommel’s tactical pragmatism. How much does a leader's personality dictate their success on the battlefield compared to raw strategy?

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