The Role of Guderian in the Development of German Armor 1915-1936

Abstract

The research examined an important personal study that directly affected the development of the German armour weapon This character is Heinz Godrian, a German officer during World War II. He was known as one of the pioneers of armoured warfare theory, for his strong support of the German army's machinery and for giving greater role to tanks in it. His theories had a major impact on the construction of the German army, building under his supervision the armoured divisions of the German army and as a military commander who had proven successful during the Second World War in numerous campaigns through his military plans and tactics. He was promoted to various positions until he was appointed Army Chief of Staff in the last years of the war. The importance of searching for this personality lies in its active role during the Second World War, both at the field level of armour and military command and at the level of its competent compositions benefited by NATO States after the end of the war.