‘Stop Altogether Talking of Rommel': Auchinleck’s Order, German Propaganda and the BBC
Published online on November 12, 2025
Abstract
War in History, Ahead of Print.
In 1942, General Sir Claude Auchinleck instructed his men to ‘stop altogether talking of Rommel’. This order underpins postwar claims the campaign in North Africa was gentlemanly, characterised by mutual respect. However, although Rommel had a strong ...
In 1942, General Sir Claude Auchinleck instructed his men to ‘stop altogether talking of Rommel’. This order underpins postwar claims the campaign in North Africa was gentlemanly, characterised by mutual respect. However, although Rommel had a strong ...