Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel (Oberbefehlshaber Panzerarmee "Afrika") was seen listening seriously as an unknown Hauptmann explained the current, critical situation. To the right stood Oberstleutnant Otto Heymer (Stabs-Offizier der Luftwaffe beim Afrikakorps) who is holding a map. These two people (Heymer and Rommel) were known for not getting along and not liking each other. In the end, Heymer left the African front not long after. This photo itself was taken at the El Alamein Front, Egypt, in late October 1942. Rommel left North Africa on sick leave on 22 September 1942, and only returned on 25 October. During his absence, British troops from Montgomery's Eighth Army carried out a surprise attack on German and Italian defense positions around El Alamein on October 23, and succeeded in making breakthroughs on several fronts. The condition of the German troops worsened the next day when Rommel's temporary replacement in Africa, General der Panzertruppe Georg Stumme, died suddenly of a heart attack. All of these unfortunate events forced "The Desert Fox" to rush back to North Africa to stabilize the situation.
German military leaders at the El Alamein Front, late October 1942. From left to right: an unidentified Hauptmann, Oberstleutnant Otto Heymer (Stabs-Offizier der Luftwaffe beim Afrikakorps), and Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel (Oberbefehlshaber Panzerarmee "Afrika"). These two people (Heymer and Rommel) were known for not getting along and not liking each other. In the end Heymer left the African front not long after.
Source :
http://alifrafikkhan.blogspot.com/2014/09/foto-berwarna-erwin-rommel.html
https://www.gehm.es/segunda-guerra-mundial/muerte-de-un-general-aleman-ii-heinrich-von-prittwitz/
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