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Famed German commander Erwin Rommel, shown here in North Africa circa 1942, narrowly escaped many dangerous situations as a result of his hands-on approach to leadership during World War II. (National Archives)
National Archives
Famed German commander Erwin Rommel, shown here in North Africa circa 1942, narrowly escaped many dangerous situations as a result of his hands-on approach to leadership during World War II. (National Archives)
National Archives