As they say, respect the rank, not the person. The rank and command structure is in place to make dissemination of orders and reacting to loss of commanders as much as possible. While this means you have issues with folks who shouldn't have the rank, generally the system works. I had to fall back on the saying a few times myself.

As far as respect of Rommel or von Richthofen, I would disagree. Both command a great deal of respect in military circles. While I don't know the personal lives of either men very well, from a military perspective both were considered geniuses. Yes, von Richthofen got a lot of his kills from the use of his wingmen, but then again, it proved a concept in air combat about the value of a good wingman. Therefore, von Richthofen's military genius shines through. Rommel's genius needs no explaining. Even Patton had a great deal of respect for that man.