Beschreibung:
This volume analyzes the development of tanks and traces their history from the British attack at Cambrai in 1917 during World War I through the AirLand Battle of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. This text gives a short history of the rise and development of armored warfare in the 20th century, an assessment of the significant literature on tank doctrine, and an evaluation of the role of prominent commanders, theoreticians, and tacticians. A chronology of important dates and pictures depicting major changes in tanks across the years enrich this teaching tool and reference guide for teachers and students of military history, history buffs, and professional soldiers.
Analyzes the development of tanks from World War I through Operation Desert Storm with vivid accounts of major figures and battles.
PrefaceGlossaryHistoryTanks in the Great WarThe InterwarThe Tank WarModern Tank WarfareBibliographical EssayTanks in the Great WarThe InterwarThe Tank WarModern Tank WarfareBiographical SketchesAppendix 1: Chronology of Important DatesAppendix 2: Tanks in World War IAppendix 3: Tanks in the InterwarAppendix 4: Tanks in the Second World WarAppendix 5: Tanks since 1945Index