Heinz Guderian

by Pier Paolo Battistelli

This book gives a focused, military biography of Heinz Guderian, perhaps the most highly respected tank commander of World War II. Guderian was a typical product of the Prussian military elite; the son of a general in the army, there was little doubt that he would follow in his father's footsteps.

Some consider Guderian to be the founding father of blitzkrieg warfare, and he certainly brought the whole concept to public attention and prominence,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849083665
• ISBN13: 9781849083669
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.4" x 9.7"