Guderian's breakthrough at Sedan and lightning drive to the Channel coast virtually decided the Battle of France. The drive he led into the East came close to producing the complete collapse of Russia's armies, but at the end of 1941 Guderian was dismissed for taking a timely step back instead of pandering to Hitler's illusions. He was recalled to service only when Germany's situation had become desperate, and was eventually made Chief of the General Staff when it had become hopeless -- Amazon.

Translation of Erinnerungen eines Soldaten. Reprint of the 1952 edition published by Dutton, New York. Includes index.

Background and youth -- The creation of the German armoured force -- Hitler at the peak of his power -- The beginning of the disaster -- The campaign in the West -- The campaign in Russia, 1941 -- On inactive service -- The development of the armoured force, January 1942 to February 1943 -- Inspector-general of armoured troops -- July 20th and its sequel -- Chief of the General Staff -- The final collapse -- Leading personalities of the Third Reich -- The German General Staff.