Field Marshal Rommel: Unimaginable Choice. (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@MrPopeye776]

General Rommel was one of the Greatest Generals in History. Love hearing stories about Him.

[@landsurfer66]

Excellent documentary! I met the Canadian pilot who strafed Rommel's staff-car in 1944, Charlie Fox.

[@TheBlackPaulMuadDib]

Great story. Is it me but Jerry voice is soothing and you story telling and narration is freaking awesome. Thanks for doing these. Keep it up.

[@WildWestGal]

Jerry's voiceovers have long been legendary amongst his subscribers!

[@rong.7768]

The Ceremony was in ULM, my Hometown and the Burial in Herrlingen, Blaustein. My Grandfather was in the DAK under Rommel in a Medical Unit.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Ron, quite a history in your family. Jerry

[@DBEdwards]

The price of liberty is often death. Rommel paid the price. I LOVE your diversifying from Hollywood to History. Fantastic!

[@royboy9361]

Another gem from Jerry. Long life to you sir, we really love your videos!

[@MrPopeye776]

General Rommel was one of the Greatest Field Marshall in History. Love hearing stories about Him.

[@TheStuport]

My Dad was a 30 year Officer in The USAF with 21 of those service years as a Pilot. He was a huge Historian of other Nation's and especially of their Military. He often said that Marshall was the equivalent of General Patton on the battlefield. Dad always believed IF Rommel had been able to serve under anyone else but Hitler, the outcome of WW2 "might" have been different, at least from the African Continent War perspective. Rommel many times showed his humanistic qualities as a Solider and Leader to his men and colleagues. Brilliant Story Mr. Skinner and as always I appreciate your time, effort and story telling that you share lovingly with your Fan Base! Proud To Ride In The Jerry Skinner Posse! Cheers From Ohio

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Stuport. Saddle up. Jerry

[@KAMRAMNA]

My dad was an enlisted man during WW II. He always said that the Germans almost beat us (the allies). Had the Generals been able to divest themselves of Hitler sooner, WW II may have had a different outcome. We would all be speaking Deutsche (German).

[@tomh9807]

Your Dad is absolutely right. The whole war would have had a very different outcome not only in Africa

[@tomh9807]

​​​​@@KAMRAMNAThat's true. And the world would not have seen so many unnecessary wars like Corea, Vietnam and Iraq 24:44

[@arcboutant]

Written with the usual brilliance, excellent, concise and entertaining.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Thank you for this biography in a "nut shell". Just the facts, no fluff or drama.

[@doberman1ism]

What a truly amazing story. Rommel never joined the Nazi party. He valued the life of his troops and also of the men they captured. What an outstanding human being and a formidable General. Thank you for doing this outstanding documentary. It is both captivating and compelling. My uncle fought in Tunisia while serving in the Army during WW11.

[@danielcruz8347]

ROMMEL. Just the Name stirs up alot of images and emotions!! Mr Skinner. Thank you

[@daved7024]

So sad; Erwin Rommel was not only a brilliant military tactician but a very honorable military leader. Thank you Jerry for another wonderful documentary 😊

[@KAMRAMNA]

I really like the fact that Romel had no political aspiration.

[@sfm9]

Thank you for this awesome episode. Many great men served for wrong leaders. Greetings from Cologne / Germany.

[@HHSEAWAUSA]

That is a great documentary Jerry! I've seen several Rommel documentaries over the years, yours is the best. I appreciate all of your work over the years - thanks for bringing it to us!

[@WildWestGal]

What an amazing docu! Wow! It's both amazing and disgusting the volume of historical facts that have been hidden and perverted through time. Thanks for another excellent presentation, Jerry!

[@jurgen-fritz]

One of the if not the greatest military minds ever!

[@PeterStawicki]

Thank you Jerry for again making a fantastic documentary about an amazing figure! I really enjoyed that!

[@cazhaowqazaz1152]

Thank you! The best documentary on Rommel I have ever seen.

[@KentuckyGirl]

Great documentary, better than anything on History channel.

[@Cardinal1957]

Fantastic Bio Jerry, as WW2 buff, I hope you do more of these.

[@carlmontney7916]

Great job on this one Jerry. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please do more like this.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Quite an interesting story,Top Shelf as always...Many Thanks Jerry.

[@westtnskirmishlog6820]

Just excellent work as always Mr. Skinner. So proud of our own west TN historian sir. You a great man says me.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Now I can understand why Winston Churchill highly respected the Desert Fox because of Jerry's amazing documentary

[@DBEdwards]

Churchill admired Rommel. Why? Rommel detested Hitler and made the effort, albeit unsuccesful, to tear the fascist Hitler down

[@carlchristensen1628]

I have enjoyed watching many of your biographies, they are all written succinctly and with a warm regard to the subject and the times they lived through. Thanks for producing and posting, it's great work you are doing.

[@aaronlopez492]

An unexpected but pleasant surprise thank you Jerry.

[@updownstate]

Mr. Skinner, I have never seen a video so straightforward and informed. I could hardly bear to watch this but I couldn't look away. I'm German in America on one side and when I see photos and films made in Germany at first I feel happy seeing my relatives, all the people who look like me. Then I remember why these people are recognized and I want to hang my head and hide my face. I thank you for reporting without bias or exaggeration. Coincidentally my father served in the US Army Air Corps in Africa during the war.

[@1036Frank]

Well, I certainly learned a lot watching this video. Thank you, Jerry for putting out some of the best videos i have seen. Keep up the great work.

[@georgeshaw8925]

Great video Jerry, one of the true military genius’s in WW 2.

[@vinn3327]

My dad's friend who was a Vietnam veteran leasch Zaffnikkie , his father served under Rommel and said he was the most respected commander of all time from his own men and the enemy .

[@scofab]

Very well-done once again Sir, and as always thank you.

[@walterschiller8281]

Thank you for this piece of history.

[@robertryan2542]

Thank you Mr.Skinner. Excellent as always. From Ireland.

[@robertbob5683]

Very good story. This is someone my grandma had talked about.

[@goodolzimm5827]

And despotism reigns still throughout the world. Honor and integrity are a rarer commodity today. Thanks Jerry.

[@stellacrowe3813]

War is so devastating. Very interesting good content. I appreciate your time and effort making this video. Thank you very much.

[@Debbie56]

Mr. Skinner. I enjoy your docs very much. Thank you. From a Canadian friend to the North.

[@SuperNutty23]

Respect to a great soldier

[@carriedoyne7362]

This man literally wrote the book on tank warfare; a true military genius.

[@FreespeechSensor-cs3te]

I beleive you are thinking of Heinz Guderian

[@atlanticantiquesltd7372]

Outstanding documentary…

[@andymckane7271]

Wonderful job on this biography of Erwin Rommel, Jerry. Quite a departure for you, as most of us are familiar with your movie star bios---but did not know you "know your stuff" about Field Marshal Rommel. As you pointed out, Rommel was apolitical. He was never a Nazi. He's the one Germany general from World War II for whom I have great respect. Thank you very much for this exceptional review of this fine German general of World War II.

[@DBEdwards]

Rommel loved his Fatherland and his wife and his family. He was deceived from the incompetent Hitler who drove the Reich into the ground.

[@timepoet77]

I see Erwin Rommel as a conflicted and almost troubled man. Yes, he had a brilliant military mind but his own integrity in the midst of WWII certainly didn't endear him with his superiors. However, his devotion to his men even as he knew the German cause in the war was going to be lost made him revered by those who entered his circle. Patton, Churchill, and Montgomery deeply respected him as a soldier and as a man.

[@beerye9331]

I agree. Had he survived the war, I believe he would have received a very light sentence at Nuremberg, if any.

[@bredaokeeffe4702]

You have to wonder why his men did not support him were they so afraid of the madpower hungry monster hitler who will for ever be remebered as a murderous racist because he was told he could not paint as an artist by a jewish critic who knew what he was talklngabout

[@KentuckyGirl]

Kinda reminds me of the respect paid to the Red Barron.

[@waynefletcher9884]

No! I disagree with some of your blanket statements; it’s more like Rommel along with other honorable Germans who were white frequently from upper class circles didn’t like Hitler. And that is why Stauffenberg was supported in his attempt to get rid of Hitler. In fact there were more than 2 dozen serious attempts to assassinate Hitler.

[@firstlast1047]

@@waynefletcher9884 Your reply is almost incoherent. Had to read it four times to divine what you attemp6 to say.

[@ChancetheCanine]

Good work Jerry, keep your videos coming!!❤️❤️

[@monaleigh1862]

YaY - another great vid from Jerry....thanks!

[@deerhoda7574]

A very interesting man, and story. Thank you Jerry.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

his story. history

[@markbaier8218]

Excellent commentary. Thank you!

[@tonyadangerfield8640]

Thank You for sharing this story Mr. Skinner See You again soon👍👍

[@DDAWGY1]

Thank you for publishing this documentary on my people.... He was a great man for sure.

[@DrVonChilla]

Rommel was indeed a fascinating man. Thanks, Jerry. How you doing, bud?

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Doing good Dr. Jerry

[@NinaRossBusiness]

I've seen several videos on Rommel but your story provides more *a lot* more personal information the other videos do not discuss. Another good video 👍

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

Yes it does. I wasn’t expecting to learn anything. But I did. And even if I hadn’t it’s worthwhile because I like Jerry’s style. He’s unique and captivating in his own way.

[@NinaRossBusiness]

@@CAROLUSPRIMA Agreed. I regularly watch historian @MarkFeltonProductions channel where he discusses Rommel at length. Jerry found the personal side of Rommel that you won't learn from the other channels.

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

@@NinaRossBusiness Right. I subscribe to Felton as well. But Jerry is a gem. Entirely without pretense.

[@jillblase6820]

Awesome Jerry, this is a fantastic history lesson. So many things I learned. I watched the movie with James Mason who played Rommel which was great. Awesome Documentary my friend, please keep em coming. Augie and Jill Blase. Winter Springs , Florida. 32708🤠

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thanks, you two. Jerry

[@bendean4255]

I have an older friend from Clifton TN last name Patrick whose father (probably born in 1900) met Rommel there at the Clifton hotel on the Tennessee river prior to ww2). He was in the area studying the tactics of Nathan Bedford Forest. He was quoted as saying a “man who could do with tanks what Forest did with mounted cavalry” and I don’t remember the rest of the quote!

[@williamminamoto.7535]

That’s an awesome fact..Stonewall and Nathan are .. in my mind two of the most honorable men.. Jeff davis.. A sold out narcissistic psychopathic high Treason bastard.,, proved true when that treacherous Davis commanded stonewall NOT to conquer and TAKE Washington DC... and end the War.. then and there., Study Eric Jon Phelps to learn how the Jesuits were involved to destroy the south. Nearly every union General was Catholic.., one CAN NOT study any history with out finding Jesuits.. 1534... financed by London gold.. establishment September 28..1540 by Pope Paul 3th... forget about un agenda 21..,20-30... it’s the 500 year mark of the most awesome military organization in all history 1540 to 2040... I wonder what Yeshua Jesus Christ will do with them... for they have nothing to do with our Savior,, and their mission statement is to kill all heretical non Catholics..

[@peppybobanny1157]

I find it fascinating that Rommel was here in Tennessee studying the tactics of the great General Forrest... two great men of the battlefield.

[@geofffxdwg07]

Interesting! Thanks again Jerry.

[@rainicascadia5514]

Thank you Jerry! 🌹

[@philslaton7302]

Rommel also won the Pour Le Merite (Blue Max) for his infantry leadership in WW1.

[@normahird9059]

Mr. SKINNER, Just another very well researched and very well presented vlog. Please use your expertise and do a vlog on Rosa Parks. Again you have that golden southern accent that is so soothing to listen to.

[@JJW77]

Jerry, beside being a great researcher, you truly bring history alive for your subscribers/fans. During WW2 my father worked on British merchant marine convoys supplying war materials to England. During 2 separate trips the ships were torpedoed by German submarines. He and some of his other comrades were picked up from their life raft by another ship (twice). After escaping death 2 times this way, father decided to jump ship in New York. However by coercion from the US government he was inducted into the US Army April 1943. Father served in Al Levy's unit the 288th (Chinese regiment) Field Artillery Observation Battalion under General Patton. When father passed away we found his medals and some paperworks... He lived what we understand now was PTSD until the day he died. He must have witness some horrific nightmares. You being a top notch historian, could you tell us about the plight of unit 288th during WW2 alive for my family. That way we can understand what our father and the men in Al Levy - 288th went through. Thank you!!!

[@mikemontgomery7337]

Great video !!!

[@alandesouzacruz5124]

Excellent documentary Mr Skinner salutations from Simões Filho Bahia Brazil 😀

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Alan. Jerry

[@steveshoemaker6347]

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[@JerrySkinner1943]

Steve, who knows, there is a place in the eleventh chapter of Revelations, that speaks about the two men, the bible calls the two witnesses that is supposed to show up sometime in or around Jerusalem. They will be two old men, one is John that wrote Revelation. He will be 96 years old, so hard to miss. The way things are now anything can happen. A while back i got a phone call from Robert Blake, yes that Robert Blake. He said he was putting videos on that said "I am not dead yet, so stay tuned". So stay tuned my friend and it is always good to hear from you Steve. Jerry

[@steveshoemaker6347]

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[@chrispellicci6587]

Brilliantly done, not too dragging on. Very precise and good details especially the ones closest to him. Thank you. Remember, he wasn't a Nazi

[@Tomatohater64]

Brief but fabulous biography on a truly great and well-respected military adversary who had a grounded set of morals and ethics.

[@robertcunningham6476]

This was excellent!!! Thank you!!!

[@cameronmccreary4758]

Not Count von Strassenberg at 14:55 Jerry, he was Count Claus von Stauffenberg.

[@allanriches9381]

Very well presented.

[@charlesmartella]

My grandfather was in Australia's 2/ 28th and when he was captured at Tobruk he saw Rommel in person.

[@bissigerChristian]

Danke, es ist eine faire Doku.

[@Ammo08]

"Rommel And The Rebel" by Lawrence Wells is an excellent novel.

[@McIntyreBible]

That's a video I have never saw of Rommel (0:59) !

[@billywild5440]

More like this Great military leaders.

[@BVonBuescher]

Having had family in the SS, who served as an officer, and was tried and hung in Nuremberg for his crimes, this topic is always a delicate one to breach. Separating the man’s intellect from his political leanings is not always easy. Rommel is an exception. He shines through as a brilliant General. One can only wonder how many lives would have been spared had the assassin succeeded.

[@coyata56]

I think that he was a very calm and yet troubled person....... like my brother

[@burtthebeast4239]

Awesome Documentary. I never knew he had a daughter. Thank you for sharing...

[@philwebb3]

Another great and interesting story - Thanks

[@marcm9999]

Supremely well done Mr. Skinner!!

[@vernwallen4246]

James Mason portrayal of Rommel was STELLAR,over the top.

[@tavish4699]

erwin rommel is the perfect example of a regular german soldier of the time brave honnorfull devoted but also in conflict with himself, knowing full well that things are happening that do not comply with the sacred german soldier honnor

[@keepingit_real5005]

An old fella borrowed a book to me , it was named the desert Fox. When I returned this he preceded to tell me how he was captured by the Dessert Fox. Their Tanks were just to thick they had nothing that could stop them other that a track shot or a mine in the right spot ( track) Very well respected by him as a prisoner also. When The Fox meet him and other prisoners he shook their hands and asked if they had eaten breakfast wich he and other prisoners said no they hadn't had breakfast , so The Fox turned to his men and said feed these Lads will you. To his Soldiers dismay.

[@jonbeckman9566]

studied nathan bedford forrests tactics is something unknown to me.

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

I didn’t know this either. But it doesn’t surprise me. The American Civil War was studied closely in Europe and the UK. Officers such as Lee, Stuart, Jackson - even soldiers such as the partisan Turner Ashby were familiar names there. Jackson was revered here in the US but even more so across the pond. So it follows that such a brilliant tactician as Forrest would be well-known to such a student as Rommel.

[@howardbrooks8810]

Probably the only one out of that dirty bunch that you could call a true military man of honour . He did not deserve such an end .

[@peirehaenga8352]

Awesome documentary...about the Fox... I enjoyed this video.....

[@kenkrausse3624]

Fact Patton and Rommel families have reunions

[@ttomkatt1]

@Ken Kausse, Is that true? Do you mean the 2 families had/have combined family reunions? That would be amazing amd a great tribute to both men that the families still are treating them as great honorable warriors who happen to be pitted against each other for a while.

[@kenkrausse3624]

@@ttomkatt1 yes It’s on utube. General PattonsGrandaughter , it is truly spiritual

[@marjoriegarner5369]

He never joined the Nazi party. That was very unusual for a man who survived as long as he did in Hitler's regime.

[@thomaslubke967]

Great documentary, Jerry, and I m saying that as a German myself.

[@susannehand1395]

I Thank you kindly my good Sir for amazing informative stories on History and learning more and more about all the interesting people back in the black and white days. P.s 💌 I send a BIG Hello from DUBLIN, ☘️ IRELAND. 🤗 💙💚.

[@jasondhamm]

Hey Jerry! Great work! I'd like to request a von Braun workup. Thanks again for the great content!

[@tmomanon5521]

Never knew his story. Thank you Jerry

[@McIntyreBible]

3:26, Rommel sporting a Hitler-type mustache during World War I.

[@jenisecoronado5555]

What a sad story! He died because of his ethics and integrity! I sure hope he had accepted Jesus before he died!

[@9thGenerationCajun]

U.S. tank crews still study & honor him to this day. Shame he & his family didn't escape Germany

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Jerry for a great historical documentary about a very respected and honourable military leader that wanted to make better his people and country but was let down by the nazi regime. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@CloneShockTrooper]

Wish they would make a Das Boot like movie 🎥 about Erwin Rommel as well. No woke and no political correct/Hollywood/garbage 🗑 crap 💩 No no.. a realistic Das Boot like with German speaking actors in the roles. Could be amazing 🤩

[@jjamo5]

Brilliant!

[@Boatperson]

Brilliant thank you.

[@nitemareman1]

When boys were boys, and men were men.

[@Awake2Evil]

As always Mr Springer, fantastic documentary. enjoyed it and I tell you that was in the day when men were men and that breed is been long gone. but those are some men that were definitely honorable to the very end. I always said I was born in the wrong generation

[@Agapy8888]

Thanks

[@tobeybosley7780]

U need ur own TV show

[@PanzerAce760]

I've always admired and had great respect for the Desert Fox.