AI: General Heinz Guderian, Marshal Georgy Zhukov, and General George S. Patton Compared: Tank Warfare (Part I General Heinz “Blitzkrieg” Guderian)
General Heinz Guderian: “Speed is the essence of war. Concentrate your armor…do not distribute it in small packets.” This quote concisely captures Guderian’s belief in rapid, decisive maneuver and the core principle of Blitzkrieg. It highlights his focus on overwhelming the enemy with swift, concentrated attacks before they can react effectively.
Winston Churchill: “I speak to you for the first time as Prime Minister in a solemn hour for the life of our country, of our Empire, of our Allies, and, above all, of the cause of Freedom. A tremendous battle is raging in France and Flanders. The Germans, by a remarkable combination of air bombing and heavily armoured tanks, have broken through the French defences north of the Maginot Line, and strong columns of their armoured vehicles are ravaging the open country, which for the first day or two was without defenders.”