The term 'Desert Fox' is a nickname given to three famous military leaders: Erwin Rommel, also known as the Desert Fox, was a German Field Marshal during World War II. He was known for his tactical brilliance and earned the respect of both his own troops and his enemies. Bernard Montgomery, another British Field Marshal, referred to Rommel as 'the greatest captain of our time'. The second Desert Fox was Field Marshal Sir John Fennell, a British officer who served in the North African Campaign during World War II. He was known for his leadership and strategic skills, and was highly respected by his peers. Finally, the third Desert Fox was the fennec fox, a small desert-dwelling fox native to North Africa and the Middle East. The fennec fox is known for its large ears, which help it to hear prey in the desert.