Guderian: The Background, Strategies, Tactics and Battlefield Experiences of the Greatest Commanders of History

Guderian: The Background, Strategies, Tactics and Battlefield Experiences of the Greatest Commanders of History

by Adam Hook (Illustrator), PierPaoloBattistelli (Author)

Synopsis

Some consider Guderian to be the founding father of blitzkrieg warfare, and he certainly brought the whole concept to public attention and prominence, chiefly through the publication of his book "Achtung Panzer" in 1937. He commanded the XIX (Motorized) Army Corps in the 1939 Polish campaign, and Panzergruppe Guderian during Operation Barbarossa. In March 1943 he became chief inspector of the Panzer forces, but even the great tank commander could achieve little more than to delay the inevitable defeat of Germany.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 10 Apr 2011

ISBN 10: 1849083665
ISBN 13: 9781849083669
Book Overview: A detailed study of the military exploits and theories of Heinz Guderian.

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A fascinating and useful reference source -- Military Modelcraft International
Author Bio
Pier Paolo Battistelli earned his PhD in military history at the University of Padua. A scholar of German and Italian politics and strategy throughout World War II, he is active in Italy and abroad writing titles and essays on military history subjects. A contributor to the Italian Army Historical Office, he is currently revising his PhD thesis for publication: The War of the Axis: German and Italian Military Partnership in World War Two, 1939-1943. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, several 19th-century American subjects, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.