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Guderian: Blitzkrieg’s architect, the rise and fall of Hitler’s tanks.

Heinz Guderian and the Rise and Fall of Hitler’s Tank Units

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    224 pages

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    3 July 2026

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Summary

After the First World War, many countries faced the question of ‘what to do with the tank next?’ The tank had undoubtedly proven its worth on the battlefield, but not everyone was convinced, particularly because nobody had yet established a proper doctrine for how to deploy it in a future conflict. The interwar period shows that each country shaped the future deployment of the tank and the corresponding tank types in its own way. These were not arbitrary exercises, as investments in tank deve…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781036141011
ISBN-10:1036141012
Author:Jaap Jan Brouwer
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:3 July 2026
Dimensions:156mm x 234mm
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Heinz Guderian and the Rise and Fall of Hitler’s Tank Units by Jaap Jan Brouwer - ISBN: 9781036141011
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”…fast paced, informative and occasionally surprising in its content.“– “AMPS”

About The Author

Jaap Jan Brouwer

Jaap Jan Brouwer studied Medicine, Law, and History at Groningen University in the Netherlands. He has been a management consultant and interim manager for over 30 years, authoring books on general management, healthcare, Dutch industry, and military organizations.

He possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in military organizations and warfare, particularly World War II. His unique perspective on military organizations offers a novel and compelling context, introducing new dynamics to the history of warfare and elucidating the motivations behind military actions and reactions. His book, The German Way of War: A Lesson in Tactical Management, was published by Pen & Sword in 2021 and is utilized by the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in the Netherlands.

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