Why Did Rommel Lose North Africa

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What were the main reasons why general Rommel was defeated in North Africa? As two of the most highly respected generals of their time, general Rommel and general Patton, tested their unmatched strategic minds in a brutal back and forth battle against one another, but lack of resources and political problems caused Rommel to be defeated. In this investigation I will analyze and assess the reasons why general Erwin Eugen Rommel lost this legendary battle in North Africa. This investigation will also focus on the lack of resources and equipment Rommel had in order to sustain his soldiers health and equipment. Research will be done in primary sources such as books and documents to justify the reasons why Rommel lost the war. As well as the analyzation of media documents to further evaluate Rommel's cause of failure. Source 1: The origin of the first source “An Army At Dawn,” 2002, a secondary source written by Rick Atkinson is of value because he is the son of an American army officer. Born in Munich His military background comes in handy when describing certain situations and making them …show more content…

This sources origin is limited because the author is British and has a biased opinion on the generals. The context of the source is of value due to the primary sources used in the book and personal writings of generals which gives us insight to their perspective. The context is limited due to the fact that it informs us strictly on the generals and hardly mentions anyone one else. The purpose is of value because it gives detailed and precise insights of the generals and their personal experiences, thoughts, and strategies of the war. The purpose is limited because it has limited outlooks on the war other than Patton, Rommel, and

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