Erwin Rommel
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie replaced the difficulty and made minor changes to the explanation provided by Steve.
publication date: Sunday, August 25, 2024 (part of August 2024)
category: 
Military
clue: Alternatively lauded as a combat genius and called an overrated tactician, this national hero could not escape forced suicide.
explanation: Erwin Rommel was a German tank commander for the Wehrmacht in WW I & II most notably in North Africa where he was dubbed "The Desert Fox." His implication in the 20 July plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler led to his conviction and forced suicide by swallowing cyanide. more…
intended difficulty: very hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, and Denise Sawicki
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