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The birth of the tank and the strategic shift it sparked in modern warfare. This concise, authoritative look explains how a wartime idea became a game-changing machine.
In this classic study, veteran writer-analyst Ernest Dunlop Swinton traces the development of the tank from early concepts to its first practical use. It blends history, technology, and military insight to explain why the tank mattered and how it altered battlefield tactics.
The book surveys the forces behind the tank’s emergence, including the role of machine-gun warfare, the influence of prior experiments, and the decisive experiments that moved the idea toward reality. It explains incidents, inspirations, and the practical challenges that shaped the design and use of armored vehicles.
- Origins and key turning points in tank development.
- How armored, crawler-guided vehicles were designed to defeat barbed wire and machine-gun fire.
- Early examples and influential ideas, such as the Holt tractor and Caterpillar-based concepts.
- The practical functions of tanks on the battlefield and their strategic value for infantry support.
Ideal for readers curious about military technology, wartime innovation, and the roots of modern armored warfare.
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The "Tanks": By Request, and With Permission (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book details the British development, testing, and deployment of the tank during the First World War. The book begins with the early conceptions and prototypes of the tank and follows the evolution of the weapon through to its first use in combat in September 1916. The author provides a detailed account of the tank's technical specifications, its tactical employment, and its impact on the course of the war. The book also examines the broader historical context of the tank's development, discussing the influence of earlier armored vehicles and the role of technological innovation in warfare. Ultimately, the book provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the tank's origins, development, and significance in the First World War, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of warfare and technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282599447_0
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The Tanks
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282599447
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The Tanks
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282599447
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