Heinz Guderian

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.

17 June 1888

Born on the same birth day (17 June): Adolphus Frederick VI • Bobby Bell • Chris Spedding • David "Stringbean" Akeman • E. G. Squier • Eric Stefani • Raluca Șerban • Timothy Wright

Born in the same month (June 1888): Alexander Friedmann • Arthur Massey Berry • Bronson M. Cutting • Fernando Pessoa • George Challenor • Gerrit Rietveld • Harold H. Burton • Peter Stoner • Sacco and Vanzetti • Zygmunt Janiszewski