2023 Reprint of the 1952 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Profusely Illustrated. A classic military memoir from the leading light behind the development of the German Panzer tank during World War II. "Germany's opening run of victory in World War II was only made possible by the panzer forces that Heinz Guderian (1888--1954), the father of modern tank warfare, had created and trained, and by his audacious leading of those forces from 1939 to 1941. Guderian ...
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2023 Reprint of the 1952 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Profusely Illustrated. A classic military memoir from the leading light behind the development of the German Panzer tank during World War II. "Germany's opening run of victory in World War II was only made possible by the panzer forces that Heinz Guderian (1888--1954), the father of modern tank warfare, had created and trained, and by his audacious leading of those forces from 1939 to 1941. Guderian's breakthrough at Sedan and lightning drive to the Channel coast virtually decided the Battle of France. The drive he led into the East came close to producing the complete collapse of Russia's armies, but at the end of 1941 Guderian was dismissed for taking a timely step back instead of pandering to Hitler's illusions. He was recalled to service only when Germany's situation had become desperate, and he was eventually made chief of the General Staff when all had become hopeless. Panzer Leader is a candid and dramatic account of the development and campaigns of the panzer forces that, along with the Luftwaffe, stood at the heart of blitzkrieg; it is also a searing group portrait of the Third Reich's leading personalities as they turned early victory into a protracted, agonizing defeat."- From Introduction to DaCapo Edition of same work." Contents: Background and youth -- The creation of the German armoured force -- Hitler at the peak of his power -- The beginning of the disaster -- The campaign in the West -- The campaign in Russia, 1941 -- On inactive service -- The development of the armoured force, January 1942 to February 1943 -- Inspector-General of armored troops -- July 20th and its sequel -- Chief of general staff -- The final collapse -- Leading personalities of the Third Reich -- The German general staff.
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I felt that this book was a real find...Any person with a serious collection of this era would appreciate this book. It is well translated and documents the actual information that present day authors just re-write.
William H
Mar 31, 2011
Excellent book
Guderian was an aristocrat, military professional and innovator (panzer development), as well as a brave and extraordinary leader. That he additionally wrote well just isn't fair! Although of course concentrating on panzers, this book is also a good glimpse of WWII from the German point of view. Among much else, Guderian's battles with Hitler are fascinating. Not a perfect book (but it might have been with better editing), but surely worth five stars.
Rentacone
May 21, 2010
Read the book
An interesting book from a German point of view on the war. I found the added personal aspects of his life and his meetings with Hitler added value to the reading.
tiredoftrying
Jan 4, 2010
In the midst of history
An opportunity to accompany one of the major players during WWII. Details Guderian's struggles to help create and deploy the Panzer Force despite considerable opposition from higher up the chain of command. A good study not only of armored warfare, but, most likely, of whatever opposition the next revolutionary development will face.
FanOfTimeLifeBooks
Jul 21, 2008
Panzer Leader
"Panzer Leader" is a memoir of German General Heinz Guderian's military career before and during the Second World War. His work, based on his personal experiences as a tank general and Chief of the Army General Staff, reveals intricate descriptions and analyses of German military actions as well as his biases and interpretations. While the book's main focus is the development and use of German tanks in World War II, the book also describes Guderian's relationships with Adolf Hitler and other leading personalities of the Third Reich. This book offers fascinating insights into the major leaders of Nazi Germany and the operations of the German army during World War II. This is a long and detailed book, but is very much worth reading for one who desires to learn more about World War II. Highly recommended.
