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

Somehow the lowly lieutenant's plans were taken seriously as a way to help the British counter-attack against Rommel in North Africa.

From BBC

“There’s plenty of documented workers in America that come here, and they can make tons of money,” Rommel said.

From Washington Post

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

From New York Times

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