Heinz Guderian
German general and military strategist
Born
June 17th, 1888
137 years ago
Died
May 14th, 1954
71 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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A German general and military strategist, contributed significantly to armored warfare during World War II. Developed the concept of Blitzkrieg, which emphasized speed and coordination between different military branches. Commanded the 2nd Panzer Division during the invasion of France, demonstrating effective use of tanks in rapid assaults. Participated in major operations on the Eastern Front and later served as a military adviser to various army groups.
Pioneered the concept of Blitzkrieg
Commanded the 2nd Panzer Division
Authored the book "A Tank on the Battlefront"
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