If Erwin Rommel had survived WW2 would he have become the first Post War German President?

Question

frogspeaceflower: U hit on the theme I was hoping to open up. He was voted most popular military commander by the British during WW2 in a poll. The nickname bestowed upon him indicates the respect he engendered in his enemies.

Answer 1

I doubt it from what I know of rommel. He wasn't into politics however I am sure he would have been The 1st post war commander in chief of the post war german army perhaps cic of NATO after monties term. It should be noted that rommel was getting long in the tooth by the time of his death and his health wasn't up to snuff either I doubt he had it in him to get into politics or the military if he had survived the war. More likely he would of wrote books and lectured on military campus.

Answer 2

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel (November 15, 1891 – October 14, 1944) was one of the most distinguished German Field Marshals of World War II. He was the commander of the Deutsches Afrika Korps and also became known by the nickname The Desert Fox for the skillful military campaigns he waged on behalf of the German Army in North Africa. He was later put in command of the German forces following the Allied invasion at Normandy in the final effort to defend the German homeland.

Rommel is often remembered not only for his remarkable military prowess, but also for his chivalry towards his adversaries - being one of the German commanders who disobeyed the commando order. He is also noted for possibly having taken part in a plot to assassinate Hitler, for which he was forced to commit suicide before the war's end.
I am Jewish. He seemed to be an honorable man in a dishonorable situation. So I find your question a reasonable one. He could have been president after WWII.

Answer 3

Rommel was recognised for the fairness he showed towards the enemy in the desert war in Africa. He was not a Nazi and belonged to the regular German Army. If I am right, he was ordered to be killed by Hitler. He could have been the leader of post-war Germany given the goodwill he enjoyed with the Allied forces.

Answer 4

I don't believe the Allies would have ever allowed a former Nazi General to become the German President. I think he would have probably been brought to the Hague War Crimes Tribunal, as most of the surviving Nazi leadership was. He probably would have been found not guilty, released and gone on to write several best selling novels about military strategy. But no, he would not have been allowed to govern West Germany.

Answer 5

Yes! Popularity, attempted to assassinate Hitler, and organizational and political skills.

Answer 6

Having longing pains are you.

Answer 7

nah, he would have probably rebel against the allied forces

Answer 8

maybe.or the first nazi in space. we'll never know i guess.