Top 15 Quotes & Sayings by Heinz Guderian

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a German military man Heinz Guderian.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Heinz Wilhelm Guderian was a German general during World War II who, after the war, became a successful memoirist. An early pioneer and advocate of the "blitzkrieg" approach, he played a central role in the development of the panzer division concept. In 1936, he became the Inspector of Motorized Troops.

German - Military man | June 17, 1888 - May 14, 1954

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Whenever in future wars the battle is fought, armored troops will play the decisive role.

Heinz Guderian

If the tanks succeed, then victory follows.

Heinz Guderian

It is decisive to completely destroy Warsaw.

Heinz Guderian

There are no desperate situations, there are only desperate people.

Heinz Guderian

The engine of the tank is a weapon just as the main-gun.

Heinz Guderian

Logistics is the ball and chain of armored warfare.

Heinz Guderian

You hit somebody with your fist and not with your fingers spread.

Heinz Guderian

It is sometimes tougher to fight my superiors than the French.

Heinz Guderian

Strike hard and fast and do not separate.

Heinz Guderian

New weapons require new tactics. Never put new wine into old bottles.

Heinz Guderian

When the situation is obscure, attack

Heinz Guderian

We have severely underestimated the Russians, the extent of the country and the treachery of the climate. This is the revenge of reality.

Heinz Guderian

The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse.

Heinz Guderian

Actions speak louder than words. In the days to come the Goddess of Victory will bestow her laurels only on those who prepared to act with daring.

Heinz Guderian

As a result of the cold, the machine-guns were no longer able to fire...the result of all this was a panic...The battle worthiness of our infantry is at an end

Heinz Guderian

Top 15 Quotes & Sayings by Heinz Guderian

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