Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A & E Dod
• DVD Release Date: May 19, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0011DZDPC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,338 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

He served the cruelest monster who ever lived, yet emerged with his reputation intact. His military brilliance and sense of honor earned him a place among history's most fabled commanders. Erwin Rommel may be the greatest general to serve in World War II. His dreaded Panzer legions inflicted bitter defeats on the Allied commanders who opposed him. Yet his unwavering brilliance and nobility won him the enduring respect of his enemies, and eventually the betrayal of his master. This in-depth portrait explores the life of the commander who tore up Hitler's order to execute captured Jewish soldiers. Footage of his army in action and interviews with the men who fought with and against him testify to his tactical genius, while excerpts from his writings reveal the private man. Trace the remarkable life Hitler's greatest commander, Erwin Rommel, the "Desert Fox."

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The unlikely hero - a gem in the rough, July 13, 2009

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Stratiotes Doxha Theon "2 Thes 2:15" (Richmond, Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biography: Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight (DVD)

Heroes are oft found in the most unlikely places. It seems counter-intuitive that a hero might be found within the vile Nazi state military but there he is, as the title implies, like the proverbial noble knight. A gem buried in the rough of Nazi terror. Through his life Rommel attempted to balance virtue in arms with private political dissension. In the end, it cost him his life. Sadly, the world knows so few that have valued personal honor and integrity as did General Rommel. The world, much less the Nazi regime, was not worthy of him. This is a wonderful portrayal of a noble gentleman and a must see for any wishing to understand the dilemma of being good in an empire that has gone mad with hate.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting portrait of the Field Marshal, August 21, 2011

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This review is from: Biography: Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight (DVD)

This is a good look at Erwin Rommel's life. It is limited by it's duration, yet it certainly informs the viewer of Rommel's legendary exploits in both World Wars. It is a nice addition to add to one's collection of material on the life of Rommel. Also, it can be very helpful to someone looking for a cursory explanation of the Desert Fox's place in history. Easy to understand and informative.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting!, April 7, 2011

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Erol W. Pedersen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biography: Erwin Rommel: The Last Knight (DVD)

I enjoyed this documentary immensely! It shows how Erwin Rommel's blitzkrieg tactics and his leading the "ghost division" in France helped Nazi Germany conquer all of western Europe. It also shows Rommel's falling out with Hitler due to Hitler's intransigence on many issues, especially resupplying his forces in North Africa. Evnetually Rommmel commits suicide (or is forced to by Hitler) because of his knowledge of the July bomb plot by Stauffenberg. Overall, very interesting documentary about how even intelligent people can be used for bad purposes by maniacal leaders.