Generalmajor Rommel w/Panzer 38(t)

French artillery battery that was setting up, believing itself to be far behind the front lines. The next day, on his own initiative, Rommel launched the ‘Ghost Division’ west to reach the Sambre River and secure a bridgehead without waiting to clear his flanks. It was a risky move which paid off, and Rommel was awarded the Knights Cross, recognizing his extreme battlefield bravery and successful leadership.

After Dunkirk when the German Army turned south across the Somme, Rommel personally led a reconnaissance before ordering an attack on St. Valery-en-Caux on the French coast. His bold attack caught the defenders by surprise and on 12 June 12,000 men of the British 51st (Highland) Division and French 70th Alpine Division surrendered to Rommel’s division. 7. Panzerdivision continued west, capturing Cherbourg on 18 June, only days before the signing of the armistice with France. Although Rommel’s daring thrusts were seen as reckless by some German commanders, his personal bravery and tactical skill further enhanced his reputation with Hitler and led to his appointment with the Deutsches Afrikakorps where he became internationally renowned and respected as a general of the highest ability.

Characteristics

Generalmajor Erwin Rommel is a Warrior and a Higher Command Tank team rated as Fearless Veteran. Rommel is mounted in a Panzer 38(t) tank.

You may field Rommel for +130 points in any Czech Panzerkompanie, Schützenkompanie, or Kradschützenkompanie that includes a Czech Panzer Platoon equipped with Panzer 38(t) tanks.

Special Rules

Fingertip Feeling

Rommel is said to have Fingerspitzengefühl, a fingertip feeling for battle. One German platoon within 8”/20cm of Rommel may make a normal move within its deployment area after both sides have deployed but before any Reconnaissance Deployment moves.

Rommel at the Point

Rommel leads from the front. Any German platoon that Rommel joins passes all Motivation Tests on a roll of 3+ and may re-roll all failed Skill Tests to make Stormtroopers moves.