Rommel

American  

[rom-uhl, ruhm-, rawm-uhl] / ˈrɒm əl, ˈrʌm-, ˈrɔm əl /

noun

1. Erwin the Desert Fox, 1891–1944, German field marshal: commander of the German forces in North Africa in World War II.

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Rommel British  

/ ˈrɔməl /

noun

1. Erwin (ˈɛrviːn), nicknamed the Desert Fox . 1891–1944, German field marshal, noted for his brilliant generalship in N Africa in World War II. Later a commander in N France, he committed suicide after the officers' plot against Hitler

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Example Sentences

But Rommel Banlaoi, a Manila-based security analyst, told AFP that while many insurgent groups were "on the run", they were far from eradicated.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

I explained to him that Rommel had to commit suicide after taking part in a plot against Hitler.”

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2024

“When you put your hand out to raise her chin, what is that?” he asked Nathan Rommel, a recent recruit.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Even Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, a national hero and talented commander, was caught up in the dragnet and forced to kill himself.

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2022

I had to do everything this morning, drive the float, wheel the handcart with the bags, sit in the pub, drink lemonade, listen to the men discussing who is the best, Rommel or Montgomery.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt