Erwin Rommel: Photographer-Vol. 2: Rommel & His Men

Take a journey behind the camera of world-famous military commander. Experience life on the frontlines with Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. View 200+ images from Rommel’s private photo collection, seized by U.S. forces in 1945. Join Rommel as he interacts with his German and Italian troops. See him and his men at work, at rest, and on the move. View Rommel’s mementos of his men and military leaders. This book provides a candid view of Rommel as an ordinary soldier rather than a general. The photos are digitally restored and enhanced for detail. Some are accompanied by Rommel’s own handwritten photo captions. Author and 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.

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.

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 and studies Russian. 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.