Heinz Guderian

Heinz Wilhelm Guderian (17 June, 1888 - 14 May, 1954) was a military theorist and innovative General of the German Army during the Second World War. Germany's panzer forces would be raised and fight according to his works, best-known among them Achtung! Panzer!. He held posts as Panzer Corps commander, Panzer Army commander, Inspector-General of Armored Troops, and Chief of OKH. He rose to the rank of full general (Generaloberst) or Colonel General in July 1940. Although he never became a Field Marshal, Guderian is recognised as one of the most prominent generals of WWII.

Related Topics:
17 June - 1888 - 14 May - 1954 - Military theorist - General - German - Army - Second World War - Panzer - OKH - Colonel General - Field Marshal

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~