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OverviewThis 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, chiefly through the publication of his book Achtung Panzer in 1937. He commanded the XIX (Motorized) Army Corps in the 1939 Polish campaign, and Panzergruppe Guderian during Operation Barbarossa. In March 1943 he became chief inspector of the Panzer forces, but even the great tank commander could achieve little more than to delay the inevitable defeat of Germany. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pier Paolo Battistelli , Mr Adam HookPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 13 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.404kg ISBN: 9781849083669ISBN 10: 1849083665 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 20 April 2011 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a very nice reference book that is well-researched, well-written, and contains many interesting photographs. It will make a nice addition to anyone's personal library, and benefits the military enthusiast. - Randy Harvey, Armorama A fascinating and useful reference source -- Military Modelcraft International Author InformationPier Paolo Battistelli earned his PhD in military history at the University of Padua. A scholar of German and Italian politics and strategy throughout World War II, he is active in Italy and abroad writing titles and essays on military history subjects. A contributor to the Italian Army Historical Office, he is currently revising his PhD thesis for publication: The War of the Axis: German and Italian Military Partnership in World War Two, 1939–1943. Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs, the Greeks, several 19th-century American subjects, and a number of books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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