Description

WW2: Rommel #1                                    Comic
Writer: Ron Ledwell
Artist: Ron Ledwell
Cover by: Ron Ledwell

Johannes Erwin Eugen Rommel was a German Generalfeldmarschall (field marshal) during World War II. He commanded the 7th Panzer Division during the 1940 invasion of France. His leadership of German and Italian forces in the North African campaign established his reputation as one of the ablest tank commanders of the war, and earned him the nickname der Wüstenfuchs, “the Desert Fox”.

Standing on an escarpment southeast of Tobruk, General Erwin Rommel ponders his upcoming assault on the British garrison there. The capture of Tobruk so long denied to him in now within his grasp. And he must capture it quickly, to keep the British from destroying the vast fuel supply that they built up within its walls. His battles here in Afrika are now being overshadowed by events unfolding in Russia, and to the German High Command, Afrika is just a side show. But, Rommel, sees things in a different light – he sees Egypt and the oil rich sands beyond…

Story (Spoilers!)
Issue #1, “Tobruk and Beyond”, When Hitler and the German High Command sent Wehrmacht General Erwin Rommel to Libya to command the Afrika Korps, their purpose was primarily to assist their incompetent Italian allies and “hold a line” defensively in the desert sands. But Hitler underestimated Rommel’s command ability and his resourcefulness, not to mention the loyalty and dedication of his soldiers. Outwitting his British opponents at every turn, Rommel was able to conquer the Libyan port of Tobruk, against far superior numbers. Tobruk was Britian’s most important outpost in western Africa. Not only did it become a vital asset for the Afrika Korps, but Tobruk also provided Rommel with vast stores of fuel, food and other critical supplies, thereby countering Rommel’s biggest handicap: the difficulty of getting supplies to his forces across the Mediterranean Sea, which was mostly controlled by the British Navy.

Conquering Tobruk earned Rommel the coveted baton of a “Field Marshall.” But the “Desert Fox” had far greater prizes in mind. He saw Tobruk as opening the gateway for the Axis advance into Egypt, and then the Near East, Persia and the Caucasus region of Russia. Without Trobruk, his forces would never be able to reach the Egyptian border… where a fated encounter awaited him with the British General Bernard Montgomery at an obscure little railway station called El Alamein… one that would change the course of history.

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First Printing
Publisher: New England Comics
Publication Date: June 2005
Format: B&W, 28 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.75″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comic #1 is in Fine condition. (has rusted staples) Overall… Nice!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious World War 2 enthusiast and/or collector.  A very fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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