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Achtung Panzer!

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Achtung Panzer! by Heinz Guderian offers an insightful exploration into the development and tactical deployment of armoured forces and tank warfare during the early 20th century. Guderian, a key figure in the use of tanks during World War II, details the evolution of military strategy with a focus on mobility and surprise as crucial factors. The book outlines the theoretical underpinnings and practical experiences that led to the innovations in mechanised warfare.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration of armoured warfare if you're fascinated by military strategy and the development of panzer divisions during World War II. Authored by one of the pioneers of blitzkrieg tactics, it provides a detailed analysis of tank warfare and its revolutionary impact on military doctrines in the 20th century.

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Achtung Panzer!

This is a book on the theory and practise of tank warfare.

This is one of the most significant military books of the twentieth century. By an outstanding soldier of independent mind, it pushed forward the evolution of land warfare and was directly responsible for German armoured supremacy in the early years of the Second World War. Published in 1937, the result of 15 years of careful study since his days on the German General Staff in the First World War, Guderian's book argued, quite clearly, how vital the proper use of tanks and supporting armoured vehicles would be in the conduct of a future war. When that war came, just two years later, he proved it, leading his Panzers with distinction in the Polish, French and Russian campaigns. Panzer warfare had come of age, exactly as he had forecast. This first English translation of Heinz Guderian's classic book - used as a textbook by Panzer officers in the war - has an introduction and extensive background notes by the modern English historian Paul Harris.

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Written by a soldier of independent mind, this work pushed forward the evolution of land warfare and was directly responsible for German armoured supremacy in the early years of World War II.

Published in 1937, the result of 15 years of study since his days on the German General Staff in World War I, Guderian's book argued, quite clearly, how vital the proper use of tanks and supporting armoured vehicles would be in the conduct of a future war.

When that war came, just two years later, he proved it, leading his Panzers with distinction in the Polish, French and Russian campaigns.

Achtung Panzer! documents how panzer warfare had come of age, exactly as Guderian had forecast.

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Achtung Panzer! by Heinz Guderian is widely praised for its insightful analysis of tank warfare and innovative military strategies. Reviewers note its historical importance, highlighting Guderian's foresight in armoured tactics which played a significant role in World War II. The book is appreciated for its clear, detailed narrative, offering both military enthusiasts and historians a comprehensive understanding of mechanised warfare's evolution.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780304352852

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cassell Military

Illustration: 13 Maps

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Born in 1888, Heinz Guderian served in World War One, came to Hitler s attention in 1935, was made corps commander of Panzer troops and promoted to General in 1938. His tanks were greatly successful in the invasions of Poland and France and, perceived as pro-Nazi, Guderian was much in favour. However, when the Russian invasion failed in the winter of 1941, Guderian was forced to resign, not to regain his position until 1944, when the war was all but lost. He died in Bavaria in 1954.

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