Gunther Burstyn

Gunther Adolf Burstyn (6 July 1879 in Bad Aussee, Steiermark – 15 April 1945 in Korneuburg, Lower Austria) was an inventor, technician, and officer of the Austro-Hungarian Army.

[2] Burstyn was initially christened "Günther," but in later life chose to omit the umlaut and use the name "Gunther".

[3] In 1911, he produced and patented the first design of a cross-country fighting vehicle with swivelling gun turret (a tank), based on the gun turrets from naval warships and armoured vehicles using the then decade-old combustion engine.

The four auxiliary wheels could be raised and lowered; the rear would be able to assist in traction while the front pair could be pivoted for steering.

[citation needed] On March 31, 1941, Burstyn was able to personally present his tank innovations to Adolf Hitler.