German field marshal (1891–1944) who earned the sobriquet “The Desert Fox” for his tactical genius as Commander of the Afrika Korps. In 1944 he was implicated in a plot to assassinate Hitler; given the choice of suicide or a trial, he ended his own life with poison. DS, in German, boldly signed “Rommel” in pencil, one page, 8 x 11.5, February 17, 1939. An untranslated document related to personnel training. Mild handling wear with a few minor wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
