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World at War Forum

Erwin Rommel - The Desert Fox
2025-04-01 19:00:00 2025-04-01 20:30:00 America/New_York World at War Forum Mel Maurer joins the WAWF to discuss the life and military career of Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Tuesday, April 01
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-01 19:00:00 2025-04-01 20:30:00 America/New_York World at War Forum Mel Maurer joins the WAWF to discuss the life and military career of Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Mel Maurer joins the WAWF to discuss the life and military career of Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox.

Mel Maurer, this month's presenter has been active in the Cleveland Civil War Roundtable and does portrayals of President Abraham Lincoln. He joins the World at War Forum to discuss the life and military career of Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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