SavannahMann
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Rommel was wrong also. He never had to fight without at least parity in the air. He totally underestimated the effect of allied tactical and strategic air.
Not exactly.
Rommel argued that German Armor should be right down on the beach to oppose any landing. His argument was that Allied Air would destroy any Tanks as they approached the shore.
Guderian insisted this was madness. Allied Naval power would easily destroy the tanks if they were down on the beach and the only hope they had was to have the tanks ready to move from secure laagers to the point of the invasion.
Both clearly understood that the Allies had gotten control of both the Sea and Air. Their disagreement was based upon which they believed was the biggest threat.