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Important Appointment by Rommel to the Panzer Group
ROMMEL, E. (1891-1944). German Field Marshall, known as “The Desert Fox.” At one time Hitler’s favorite General. Commander of the Panzer Division that smashed the French defenses (Blitzkreig). Hitler charged Rommel with high treason, his house was surrounded and two Generals delivered poison to Rommel. He was given the chance to die by poison. This would be covered up as he was promised a state funeral. Wonderful, important Christmas appointment of Frhr Constantin von Neurath, SS Specialist to be Commando of the Panzer Group in Africa. Dated 23 Dec. 1941. Approved and boldly signed by Rommel. Later on, von Neurath sent Hitler hair raising details from Sicily stating the people hated German troops. Usual four file holes in blank margin otherwise fine . Rommel’s signature is four and a half inches long...................... $1,950.00
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