Episode 40 - The Influencers #4 - Erwin Rommel, ’The Desert Fox’ - Part 2

Johannes Erwin Rommel, 'The Desert Fox' was a German Field Marshal during the Second World War. Perhaps no other military leader came out of the war with a greater reputation. In this 2-part Influencers episode, Chris and Gareth explore how the legacy of Rommel has endured.  Was he a genius or is he over-rated? And why does the myth of the ‘Good German’ endure despite him being a senior Officer in the Nazi regime?  What can we learn about tactics, strategy and, leadership from one of the most well-known but arguably one of the most misrepresented leaders of the 20^th century?