Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
A worthy addition to the study of 20th-century warfare.Choice
Synopsis
Analyzes the development of tanks from World War I through Operation Desert Storm with vivid accounts of major figures and battles.
Table of Contents
Preface
Glossary
History
Tanks in the Great War
The Interwar
The Tank War
Modern Tank Warfare
Bibliographical Essay
Tanks in the Great War
The Interwar
The Tank War
Modern Tank Warfare
Biographical Sketches
Appendix 1: Chronology of Important Dates
Appendix 2: Tanks in World War I
Appendix 3: Tanks in the Interwar
Appendix 4: Tanks in the Second World War
Appendix 5: Tanks since 1945
Index