Aesop's Fables: The Arctic Fox

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The fox is a master trickster. His image is synonymous with cleverness and wit. The fox has enough skill and tact to easily outmaneuver any competitor who dare challenge him. A fox can rely on intellect, resourcefulness, or skill, but in the end, if he becomes overconfident or loses focus, he will undoubtedly fail. The fabled fox is an anthropomorphized fox prevalent throughout literature. He appears as early as 6th century BC in Aesop’s Fables as the very essence of the clever fox trope.1 Erwin Rommel served as the field marshal in the Nazi army during World War II. He was an experienced tactician and leader. Through his actions on and off the battlefield, he inspired respect from both his men and the enemy alike. His early success …show more content…

When facing this direction, his chances of catching his prey rise from nearly 0 to 75%. By placing itself in the proper conditions he significantly increases his likelihood of success. The desert fox moved from his North African campaign to Northern France where he was meant to assume a staff position. In an ongoing debate regarding where the defenses in France should be positioned, the desert fox vehemently supported an impenetrable wall along the coast. Those who opposed him suggested a secondary defense force further inland, but the fox knew this would be a disastrous move through his previous experience with the superior Allied air forces. However, for a long time, his low position left him ignored by his superiors, until after much pleading, he was promoted to commander. In his newfound position, the desert fox did his best to break through the disagreements to set up meaningful defenses and was relentless in petitioning Hitler. In the end, Hitler pleased neither party and split the forces between the shore and inland. The desert fox’s desires were not completely fulfilled, yet he worked with what he was provided to create the most effective defense. Nonetheless, on D-Day, when the Allied forces landed at Normandy, they plowed through both lines of defense, which signaled the beginning of the end for Nazi

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