|
|
Intercepted Communications for Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
|
World War II |
The Desert Fox’s change of fortune came with the double loss of Fellers’ cables and Seeböhm’s expertise. The Axis divisions, virtually ignorant of what was transpiring on the other side of the lines, threw themselves against the Allied defenses from July to early September without success. Then on October 23, 1942, to the thunder of a thousand cannons, Montgomery, aided by information from an improved and more efficient Ultra staff, began the offensive that pushed the surprised Afrika Korps back for the last time. As one historian noted, the Fellers intercepts had ‘provided Rommel with undoubtedly the broadest and clearest picture of enemy forces and intentions available to any Axis commander throughout the war.’
This article was written by Wil Deac and originally appeared World War II magazine. For more great articles subscribe to World War II magazine today! Help HistoryNet by bookmarking to
Pages: 1 2 3 4            Tags: 20th - 21st Century, Historical Conflicts, World War II
 |
SPONSORED SITES
STAY CONNECTED WITH US |
|
|
||
What is HistoryNet?The HistoryNet.com is brought to you by the Weider History Group, the world's largest publisher of history magazines. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 1,200 articles originally published in our various magazines. If you are interested in a specific history subject, try searching our archives, you are bound to find something to pique your interest. |
From Our Magazines
|
Weider History Group |
Weider History Network: HistoryNet | Armchair General | Once A Marine | Achtung Panzer! Terms of Use | Copyright © 2008 Weider History Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. |
||
Loading ...
One Comment to “Intercepted Communications for Field Marshal Erwin Rommel”
My name is Mary Louise De Graux, I am the daughter of Andrew De Graux, who work as agents in the Division of Military Intelligence in the War Department, according Certifications CK Nuls, Lieut.Col.General Staff, in the Executive Officer in the Office of the Chief Staff, in Washington, on Februry 26, 1934, also according to certification of Second Endosement, dated Februry 20.1934, signed by James M. Hobson. Lt.Col.Retired, where he was certified as “a valuable agent”, there is also a certificate signed by Albert L. Loustal ot, Colonel (ACC) GSC, Military Attache and a previous certification with FIM illegible, said that American Minister, 3.1920 of May, these certifications evidence that Andrew De Graux, valuable work as agents for the Division of Military Intelligence USA at the American Embassy in Havana - Cuba.
I asked her daughter to this division the record of my father, because I want to know their history, within the government of his country (my country), so it agradecere to this division is possible that if I EMVI copies of such record and any information In relation to Andrew Graux
By Mary Louise De Graux on Aug 14, 2008 at 10:08 am