Erwin Rommel Photographer: Vol. 3, Adventures in Color - Softcover

Steele, Zita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1941184111 ISBN 13: 9781941184110

Publisher: Fletcher & Company Publishers, 2016

Synopsis

Take a journey behind the camera of world-famous military commander. Experience WWII in color with Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. View 130 color images from Rommel’s private photo collection, seized by U.S. forces in 1945, and a selection of Rommel’s hand-drawn sketches of his war experiences. Join Rommel as he travels across vast and colorful terrains, flies a dive bomber plane, drives across desert battlefields and explores North African villages. The photos and sketches are digitally restored and enhanced for detail. Author/artist Zita Steele uses her knowledge of German language and culture, with in-depth research about Rommel and his campaigns, to provide context for the photos. Zita also analyzes patterns in Rommel's photography to shed a unique light on the artistic personality of this notable military leader. Features include: - 130 digitally restored and enhanced photos - 10 original sketches by Rommel - historical facts & analysis

About this title

About the Author

Zita Steele is a journalist, author and military history writer. She writes fiction and nonfiction books, and has published more than 10 works, including the Erwin Rommel: Photographer series (2015-present). With a background in art, she designs and illustrates her published work. She also produces videos and creates multimedia content. ---------------------- Erwin Rommel (1891-1944) was a career soldier in the German Army. He served in WWI and WWII, and taught at military academies. During WWII, he became one of the most famous strategists of modern times. He was also an author, illustrator, and photographer. He wrote and illustrated "Infantry Attacks," first published in 1937, drew sketches, and took thousands of wartime photos.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fletcher & Company Publishers
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1941184111
• ISBN 13: 9781941184110
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Rommel Erwin, Steele Zita
• Number of pages: 126