Historical clue formulations

• German commander at the invasion of Normandy — 2008-04-09
• El Alamein battle commander — 2005-10-21
• Afrika Korps commander — 1999-12-18
• Afrika Korps leader — 1999-02-06
• The Desert Fox — 1997-06-26
• Loser at El Alamein — 1995-01-06