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9781441179180 English 1441179186 This book charts the history of armoured warfare from its early development in 1915 right through to the 21st century, adopting military, political and global perspectives. Alaric Searle explores the origins of the tank and its role in the First World War, where its ability to break into trench systems and protect infantry made it a key factor in the Allied victory. He also considers its role as a tool of propaganda and debates about its use in the interwar period and the Second World War.Since the First World War, armoured forces have been used in wars across the globe. Searle looks at the use of the tank in various theatres of war including Korea, Indo-China and Vietnam, and during conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli Wars, the Cold War in Central Europe, and the Gulf Wars. Armoured Warfare adopts a global perspective, providing the most comprehensive survey of the history of the subject currently available. With further reading and a glossary of key terms, it is an ideal companion for those studying armoured warfare, modern military history and war studies., This book charts the history of armoured warfare from the first use of the tank in 1916 right through to the 21st century, adopting military, political and global perspectives. Alaric Searle explores the origins of the tank, its role in the First World War and its contribution to the outcome of the war. He considers its role as a tool of propaganda, the military controversies of the interwar period and the employment of armoured forces in all the major theatres in the Second World War.Since the First World War, major and medium-sized powers have invested heavily in armoured forces. Searle looks at the conduct of mechanised warfare in Korea, Indo-China and Vietnam, and during conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli Wars and the Gulf Wars. Armoured Warfare adopts a global perspective, providing the most comprehensive survey of the history of the subject currently available. With a detailed bibliography of both primary and secondary sources, it is an ideal companion for those studying armoured warfare, modern military history and war studies.
9781441179180 English 1441179186 This book charts the history of armoured warfare from its early development in 1915 right through to the 21st century, adopting military, political and global perspectives. Alaric Searle explores the origins of the tank and its role in the First World War, where its ability to break into trench systems and protect infantry made it a key factor in the Allied victory. He also considers its role as a tool of propaganda and debates about its use in the interwar period and the Second World War.Since the First World War, armoured forces have been used in wars across the globe. Searle looks at the use of the tank in various theatres of war including Korea, Indo-China and Vietnam, and during conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli Wars, the Cold War in Central Europe, and the Gulf Wars. Armoured Warfare adopts a global perspective, providing the most comprehensive survey of the history of the subject currently available. With further reading and a glossary of key terms, it is an ideal companion for those studying armoured warfare, modern military history and war studies., This book charts the history of armoured warfare from the first use of the tank in 1916 right through to the 21st century, adopting military, political and global perspectives. Alaric Searle explores the origins of the tank, its role in the First World War and its contribution to the outcome of the war. He considers its role as a tool of propaganda, the military controversies of the interwar period and the employment of armoured forces in all the major theatres in the Second World War.Since the First World War, major and medium-sized powers have invested heavily in armoured forces. Searle looks at the conduct of mechanised warfare in Korea, Indo-China and Vietnam, and during conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli Wars and the Gulf Wars. Armoured Warfare adopts a global perspective, providing the most comprehensive survey of the history of the subject currently available. With a detailed bibliography of both primary and secondary sources, it is an ideal companion for those studying armoured warfare, modern military history and war studies.