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Heinz Wilhelm Guderian (; 17 June 1888 – 14 May 1954) was a German general during World War II, noted for his success as a leader of ''Panzer'' units in Poland and France and for partial success in Russia. Guderian had pioneered motorized tactics in the pre-war army, while keeping himself well-informed about tank development in other armies. In particular, he promoted the use of radio communication between tank-crews, and devised shock-tactics that proved highly effective. In 1940, he led the Panzers that broke the French defences at Sedan, leading to the surrender of France. In 1941, his attack on Moscow was delayed by orders from Hitler, with whom he disagreed sharply. After the German defeat at the Battle of Moscow he was transferred to the reserve. This marked the end of his ascendancy. After the defeat at Stalingrad, Hitler appointed him to a new post, rebuilding the shattered Panzer forces, but he feuded with many other generals, who managed to get his responsibilities re-allocated. He was then appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Army, but this was largely a symbolic post, since Hitler had effectively become his own Chief of Staff. From 1945-48, Guderian was held in U.S. custody, but released without charge. He then advised on the re-establishment of military forces in West Germany. ==Early life and education== Guderian was born in Kulm, West Prussia (now Chełmno, Poland), the son of Clara (Kirchoff) and Friedrich Guderian.〔()〕 From 1901 to 1907 Guderian attended various military schools. He entered the Army in 1907 as an ensign-cadet in the (Hanoverian) ''Jäger-Bataillon'' No. 10, commanded at that point by his father. After attending the war academy in Metz he was made a ''Leutnant'' (full Lieutenant) in 1908. In 1911 Guderian joined the 3rd ''Telegraphen-Battalion'' of the Prussian Army Signal Corps. On 1 October 1913 he married Margarete Goerne with whom he had two sons, Heinz-Günter (2 August 1914 – 2004) and Kurt (17 September 1918 – 1984). Both sons became highly decorated Wehrmacht officers during World War II; Heinz-Günter became a Panzer general in the ''Bundeswehr'' after the war. Some Armenian profiles believed that Heinz Guderian himself was an Armenian, due to his family name and his origin. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Heinz Guderian」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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