Guderian

**Guderian** is a German general available in the Berlin Military Academy. Specialized in Panzer, he can be recruited in exchange for 3350 medals. Guderian is unlocked when the Headquarters reach the level 10.

## History

**Heinz Wilhelm Guderian**  was a German *Generaloberst* (Colonel General) during World War II, the innovator and advocate of the *Blitzkrieg aka Lightning Warfare.* And was noted for his success as a commander of *Panzer* units during the campaigns in Poland and France and for initial success in the Soviet Union.

Guderian had developed motorized tactics in the pre-war army, while keeping himself well-educated about armored formations in other armies. In particular, he implemented the use of radio communication between tank-crews, and devised shock-tactics that proved highly effective. He commanded the *Panzer* divisions that overwhelmed the French defenses at Sedan, leading to the surrender of France a month later. His offensive on Moscow was delayed which he disagreed on sharply. Soon, German troops found themselves suffering from the winter cold, one of the major factors that led to the failure of Operation Barbarossa. After the German defeat at the Battle of Moscow in December 1941 he was transferred to reserve. This marked the end of his ascendancy.

After the defeat at Stalingrad in early 1943, Hitler appointed him to a new position, rebuilding the devastated *Panzer* forces, but he bickered with many other generals, who managed to get his duties re-allocated. He was then appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Army in July 1944. As Chief of Staff, he authorized the use of the new Tiger Manual (*Tigerfibel*) to train tank officers. He was sacked in March 1945. From 1945-48, Guderian was held in U.S. custody, but released without charge. He later served as an advisor overseeing the establishment of the military in West Germany. He died in 1954.

## Abilities & Skills

He is deadly when encountered. He can easily do 60-110 damage depending upon terrain and health. He has lvl4 panzer leader, tide of iron, blitzkrieg and plain fighting. With lvl 2 defense tactic. But he lacks supply ability. The best time to use him is during the start put him on tank and havoc the enemy. Guderian on super tank can counter para-spamming easily. But note that he must be kept on plain to maximize the damage.

#### **Panzer Leader (Lv4)**

*Deals a fatal blow to the enemy when commanding armored units. 16% chance to trigger.*

#### **Tide of Iron (Lv3)**

*Deals 18 additional damage to the enemy when health of armored units falls below 50%.*

#### **Blitzkrieg (Lv4)**

*Avoids retaliation when commanding armored units. 24% chance to trigger.*

#### **Defense Tactic (Lv2)**

*Reduces 40% damage from the enemy. 10% chance to trigger.*

#### **Plain Fighting (Lv4)**

*Deals +20 additional damage to the enemy in plain warfare.*

## Trivia

* Upgrading his rank to Marshal would cost you an additional 1950 medals.
* Recruiting Guderian and upgrading his rank to Marshal would cost you 5300 medals.
* Dismissing Guderian will give you back 2680 medals (out of the 3350 you spent to recruit him), which means a shortfall of 670 medals. However, this only applies if you didn't upgrade his rank.