Flash Hero: Guderian's War Memories

Author: (German) Heinz Guderian / Sun Xianzhong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: They swept across Europe, shook the entire world, and were all worthy of the title of a great general. Yet, they were all defeated, ultimately becoming war criminals. However, their military thought was valued by the military experts of the victorious nations. They are—Heinz Guderian, the "Father of German Armor" and the "Blitzkrieg Hero." Erwin Rommel, the "Desert Fox" who terrorized North Africa. Manstein, the strategic genius whose plan left a lasting mark on military history. Reading their combat memoirs is like sitting in their command vehicle, watching them maneuver across the battlefield and experiencing the thrill of rapid pursuit. Seeing them recount their strategic disagreements with Hitler and other Nazi leaders, where victory was just within reach, yet they failed due to the direct command of the supreme commander—whether it’s sighing in regret for them or secretly rejoicing that the world was spared such a fate? Studying the enemy is the prerequisite for defeating them. It is hoped that some of the military insights presented in this series can help peace lovers sharpen their sword of justice! In this book, a man who once created history on a grand scale tells us the true story of how he shaped history with a new concept. Yet, the end of this history was completely beyond his personal expectations. Guderian was a figure of immense influence in our time. Without him, Hitler might have already failed in the early stages of the war. For between 1930 and 1940, Germany’s strength was generally not sufficient to defeat any major power. The only reason for Germany’s early victories in World War II was the power of the armored forces, which Guderian single-handedly built and trained. During the war, he boldly led the armored forces into battle, defying Hitler’s personal suspicions and his superiors’ warnings, ultimately achieving unprecedented victories. Guderian’s breakthrough at Sedan and his swift pursuit to the coast in fact completely determined the fate of the Battle of France.