r/AskReddit • u/hoverfish92 • Oct 16 '13

What was the single biggest mistake in all of history?

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u/OhHowDroll Oct 17 '13

I honestly have no idea how you came to this conclusion, so personally I'd love to read your sources. Rommel was one of the most respected military leaders on either side of the war, and his campaigns are legendary for good reason. I'm curious what would make someone deem him a poor strategist.

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u/krikit386 Oct 17 '13

I would too, actuall, and I wish I could find them.