Guderian Quotes & Sayings

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

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

Strike hard and fast and do not separate. — Heinz Guderian

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

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

When the situation is obscure, attack — Heinz Guderian

It is decisive to completely destroy Warsaw. — 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

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

If the tanks succeed, then victory follows. — Heinz Guderian

There are no desperate situations, there are only desperate people. — Heinz Guderian