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General Guderian: father of the Blitzkrieg (with Kris Thompson) | Ep 19
Discover the story of Heinz Guderian, one of the most influential military commanders of the Second World War and a pioneer of modern armored warfare. Known as the “Father of the Blitzkrieg,” Guderian helped transform tank tactics into a fast-moving, coordinated style of combat that shocked Europe in 1939 and 1940.
In this episode, special guest Kris Thompson will explore Guderian’s early life, his rise through the German Army, his role in the invasions of Poland and France, and his challenges during Operation Barbarossa. We also examine his clashes with Hitler, his later service as…
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