Panzer Leader: The Classic Account of Blitzkrieg by Heinz Guderian (English) Pap

Description: Panzer Leader by Heinz Guderian Heinz Guderian - master of the Blitzkrieg and father of modern tank warfare - commanded the German XIX Army Corps as it rampaged across Poland in 1939. This book presents an account of one of the most effective fighting force in modern history by the man who commanded it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The classic inside account of the BlitzkriegHeinz Guderian - master of the Blitzkrieg and father of modern tank warfare - commanded the German XIX Army Corps as it rampaged across Poland in 1939.Personally leading the devastating attack which traversed the Ardennes Forest and broke through French lines, he was at the forefront of the race to the Channel coast. Only Hitlers personal command to halt prevented Guderians tanks and troops turning Dunkirk into an Allied bloodbath.Later commanding Panzergruppe 2 in Operation Barbarossa, Guderians armoured spearhead took Smolensk after fierce fighting and was poised to launch the final assault on Moscow when he was ordered south to Kiev. In the battle that followed, he helped encircle and capture over 600,000 Soviet troops after days of combat in the most terrible conditions.Panzer Leader is a searing firsthand account of the most effective fighting force in modern history by the man who commanded it. Notes Guderian was the master of Blitzkrieg and father of modern tank warfare, commanding the German XIX Army Corps as it rampaged across Poland in 1939. Back Cover A brilliant, mesmerizing read ... his portrait of Hitler at war is superb ... recommended without reservation Stephen Ambrose, author of Band of Brothers Heinz Guderian - master of Blitzkrieg and father of modern tank warfare - commanded the German XIX Army Corps as it rampaged across Poland in 1939. Personally leading the devastating attack which traversed the Ardennes Forest and broke through French lines, he was at the forefront of the race to the Channel coast. Only Hitlers personal command to halt prevented Guderians tanks and troops turning Dunkirk into an Allied bloodbath. Later commanding Panzergruppe 2 in Operation Barbarossa, Guderians armoured spearhead took Smolensk after fierce fighting and was poised to launch the final assault on Moscow when he was ordered south to Kiev. In the battle that followed, he helped encircle and capture over 600,000 Soviet troops after days of combat in the most terrible conditions. Panzer Leader is a searing firsthand account of the most effective fighting force in modern history by the man who commanded it. Author Biography General Heinz Guderian commanded the German panzer forces in Operation Barbarossa, but was dismissed for taking a timely step backward instead of pandering to Hitlers illusions. Guderian was adjudged free of any connection to war crimes, and did not stand trial at Nuremberg. Review Quote A mesmerising read - Stephen Ambrose Details ISBN0141042850 Pages 560 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin World War II Collection Year 2009 ISBN-10 0141042850 ISBN-13 9780141042855 Format Paperback Publication Date 2009-08-06 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Heinz Guderian Media Book Birth 1888 Death 1954 Language English Short Title PANZER LEADER Translated from German DEWEY 358.18092 Illustrations None Subtitle The Classic Account of Blitzkrieg UK Release Date 2009-08-06 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-09-01 AU Release Date 2009-09-01 Alternative 9780141957395 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21326136;

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