Funeral Eulogy for Erwin Rommel - 18 October 1944
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Erwin Rommel was without a doubt the most famous German Field Marshal of the 2nd World War.
After the 20th July Plot, however, he was forced to commit suicide for his alleged part in the failed Plot.
Since he was still very famous with the German public, the official reason for his death were injuries suffered after a car crash.
He was given a state funeral on 18th October 1944, and Field Marshal Gerd von Runstedt delivered the Eulogy.
This Video shows two small excerpts of the Eulogy, which were broadcasted over the Radio.
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Subtitles made by me.
The Führer and supreme commander of the Wehrmacht has called us here to bid farewell to his General Field marshal Rommel, which stayed behind in the field of honor.
Not only the Wehrmacht, but the entire German people are standing with reverential grief and deep pain in front of the casket of this death hero.
Moreover, even the world hostile towards us cannot deny their respect for an enemy who wielded his sword in chivalry and soldierly greatness.
On the battlefield of Normandy, General Field marshal Rommel suffered severe injury in a car crash.
A cruel fate took the general away from his place just as the fight was about to reach its peak.
He was injured on the battlefield amongst his soldiers. A tragedy took him forever away from us.
One of the great soldierly leaders, which are seldomly gifted to a people, has left us with General Field Marshall Rommel.
The tireless warrior was filled with a National Socialist spirit, which was the source of power and foundation for his actions.
His heart belonged to the Führer.
My dear Rommel! Our Führer and supreme commander sends you, through me, his deepest gratitude and sincere farewell.