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Discover a rare original double signed book by Erwin Rommel a wartime edition of Infanterie greift an (Infantry Attacks), a highly sought-after Erwin Rommel signed book. Authored by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, this Infantry Attacks original edition details his experiences as a junior officer in the Württemberg Infantry Regiment during World War I. This Rommel World War I book covers his frontline actions across Belgium, northern France, the Argonne Forest, and the Vosges Mountains, as shared in his seminal 1937 work.

This Field Marshal Rommel autograph edition is exceptionally unique, featuring two authentic signatures: a bold dark grey pencil signature on the inside cover and a second, lighter signature on his photo page, visible when tilted to the light. Such Infanterie greift an rare editions are prized by collectors for their historical and military significance.

Table of Contents (Translated to English):

I. Beginnings 1914 in Belgium and Northern France

1. War Declaration 1914 in Belgium and Northern France – 9

2. Advance into Belgium – 15

3. Occupation of the Country and Distribution of Troops – 27

4. First Encounters – 41

5. Defense of the Düren Position – 45

6. Retreat from 9/10 September 1914 – 59

7. March Back to the Regimental Commander’s Position – 66

8. Battle near the Regimental Commander’s Position – 78

II. Resume in the Argonne 1915
9. Resume in the Argonne 1915 – 83
10. Attack on 28 September – 105
11. Battle from 6 to 8 October 1915 – 115

III. Deployment in the Vosges 1916
12. Deployment in the Vosges 1916 – 123
13. Trench Warfare – 132
14. Patrol Service – 137
15. Patrol Combat – 151
16. Snow Battle – 173

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