The German general known for his tactics in World War II was Erwin Rommel. He earned the nickname "Desert Fox" due to his leadership during the North African Campaign, notably in battles such as the Second Battle of El Alamein. Rommel was known for his innovative and mobile warfare strategies, emphasizing speed and flexibility. Despite his successes, he eventually became disillusioned with the Nazi regime, and in 1944, he was implicated in a plot to assassinate Hitler, which led to his forced suicide.