Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel (November 15, 1891 – October 14, 1944) was one of the most distinguished German field marshals and commander of the Deutsches Afrika Korps in World War II. He is also known by his nickname The Desert Fox, for the skillful military campaigns he waged on behalf of the German Army in North Africa. He is often remembered not only for his remarkable military prowess, but also for his chivalry towards his adversaries. Rommel in the Desert, a novel by Volkmar Kuhn, is the complete story of Rommel in North Africa. Over 150 photographs show the men that fought the equipment used, and the conditions that prevailed in the Western Desert. Every tactical aspect of the North African campaign and Rommel are examined, with detailed maps of the areas discussed.