Erwin Rommel Photographer: Vol. 4, Personal Encounters

by Zita Steele, Erwin Rommel (Photographer), Zita Steele (Photographer)

Overview

Take a journey behind the camera of a world-famous military commander. Learn about the personal life of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. See Rommel's private photo collection, reunified for the first time since 1945. Never-before-seen photos and excerpts from Rommel's private photo albums published for the first time shed light on his important relationships. Witness Rommel's interactions with family, friends, officers and ordinary people. Features: - ideal for collectors and those who want to learn more about Rommel - 275 photos from Rommel's personal photo albums - 125 photos taken by Rommel, including color photos - 100+ photos by author Zita Steele - with photos of key places and items in Rommel's life Historical photos are digitally restored and enhanced for detail. Some are colorized. Author and artist Zita Steele traveled through Germany and Austria to gain insights into Rommel's life and experiences. She uses her expertise in social sciences, the study of people, to share new knowledge and insights about the personal life of this notable military leader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781941184165
Publisher:	Fletcher & Co. Publishers
Publication date:	08/04/2019
Series:	Erwin Rommel: Photographer , #4
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.99(d)

About the Author

Zita Ballinger Fletcher (also known by the pen name Zita Steele) is an award-winning author, journalist and military history writer. With a background in art, she designs and illustrates her published work. Her work as a journalist has included international reporting, analysis, features and breaking news from foreign countries. She lived abroad in Europe for over a year and has reported news from Germany, Scandinavian nations and Asia. She has also written U.S. national news. Her December 2019 military history article on Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery ("Monty Crosses the Rhine") won a 2nd Place award in the National Federation of Press Women's 2020 nationwide writing contest. Zita is fluent in German. She has done research on location at many historic war-related sites in Europe and the U.S., including museums, institutions and former battlefields. Born in Los Angeles, she was named after Empress Zita of Austria. Zita attended the Honors College at the University of South Florida. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Honors Degree in Social Sciences, with concentrations in Criminology and International Studies. Zita received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Honors College at the University of South Florida and is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Military History. She is the editor of Military History Quarterly (MHQ) and Vietnam magazines published by HistoryNet. She lives in Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

This Series

Rommel's Images: Discovery & Research

Rommel's Photos Reunified in Germany

Zita's Photos

Rommel's Images & My Photo Restoration

Rommel's Handwriting

Photography

Chapter 1: About Rommel's Encounters

Chapter 2: Family Origins

Chapter 3: Animals

Chapter 4: Friends

Chapter 5: People

Chapter 6: Officers

Chapter 7: Soldiers

Chapter 8: Prisoners of War

Chapter 9: Lucie

Chapter 10: Manfred

Chapter 11: Conclusion

About the Author: Zita Steele