Heinz Guderian


Heinz Guderian
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Birth Name: Heinz Wilhelm Guderian

Born: 17 June 1888 Died: 14 May 1954

Country of origin: Germany

Ethnicity: White / Caucasian


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About: Heinz Guderian was a German general during World War II. He was a pioneer in the development of armored warfare, and was the leading proponent of tanks and mechanization in the Wehrmacht. Germany's panzer forces were created and organised under his direction as Chief of Mobile Forces. During the war, he was a highly successful commander of panzer forces in several campaigns, became Inspector-General of Armored Troops, rose to the rank of Generaloberst, and was Chief of the General Staff in the l ... (more)

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