Tanks In The Great War

Author : Tim Gale
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473881938

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French Tanks of the Great War by Tim Gale Pdf

A detailed history of France’s development of tanks and the combat the tanks served in during World War I, by an armored warfare expert. The French tank corps was an essential part of the French army from 1917 onwards, yet its history has been strangely neglected in English accounts of the Western Front. Using information derived from the French military archives at Vincennes—much of which has never been published in English before—author Tim Gale describes the design and development of the tanks, the political and organizational issues that arose between the French military and civilian bureaucracy, and the record of these pioneering fighting vehicles in combat. All the major engagements in which French tanks participated are depicted in graphic detail, often quoting directly from recollections left by individual tank commanders of their experience in battle, and each operation is assessed in terms of its impact on French tactics in general and on tank tactics in particular. The Nivelle offensive and the battles of Malmaison, the Matz, Soissons, and Champagne are featured in the narrative, and the actions of the French tanks serving with the U.S. army are covered, too. Much of the material in Tim Gale’s study will be entirely new to non-French speakers. The story will be fascinating reading for anyone who is interested in the Great War, the French army, military innovation and the history of armored warfare. Praise for French Tanks of the Great War “Gale’s book . . . is very easy to dip into.” —Military Modelling “It is a wealth of information and I would definitely recommend it.” —Forgotten Weapons

Author : J. F. C. Fuller
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : EAN:8596547612377

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Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918 by J. F. C. Fuller Pdf

"Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918" by J. F. C. Fuller provides a comprehensive look at the role of tanks during World War I. Fuller's meticulous research and storytelling offer readers a detailed account of the development and deployment of tanks on the battlefield. This book is a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and those interested in the evolution of military technology during one of the most significant conflicts in history. It sheds light on the pivotal role that tanks played in shaping the outcome of the war.

Author : John Frederick Charles Fuller
Publisher : London : J. Murray
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Armored vehicles, Military
ISBN : UOM:39015008610266

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Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918 by John Frederick Charles Fuller Pdf

This book presents the history of the British Tank Corps and the history of Great Britain's tanks. The author summarizes the campaigns of World War I emphasizing the role of the tanks during each of the battles.

Author : Tim Gale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317031321

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The French Army's Tank Force and Armoured Warfare in the Great War by Tim Gale Pdf

Recent scholarship has challenged the assumption that military commanders during the First World War were inflexible, backward-looking and unwilling to exploit new technologies. Instead a very different picture is now emerging of armies desperately looking to a wide range of often untested and immature scientific and technological innovations to help break the deadlock of the Western Front. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the development of tank warfare, which both the British and the French hoped would give them a decisive edge in their offensives of 1917 and 1918. Whilst the British efforts to develop armoured warfare have been well chronicled, there has been no academic study in English on the French tank force - the Artillerie Spéciale - during the Great War. As such, this book provides a welcome new perspective on an important but much misunderstood area of the war. Such was the scale of the French tanks’ failure in their first engagement in 1917, it was rumoured that the Artillerie Spéciale was in danger of being disbanded, yet, by the end of the war it was the world’s largest and most technologically advanced tank force. This work examines this important facet of the French army’s performance in the First World War, arguing that the AS fought the war in as intelligent and sensible a manner as was possible, given the immature state of the technology available. No amount of sound tank doctrine could compensate for the fragility of the material, for the paucity of battlefield communication equipment and for the lack of tank-infantry training opportunities. Only by 1918 was the French army equipped with enough reliable tanks, as well as aircraft and heavy-artillery, to begin to exercise a mastery of the new form of combined-arms warfare. The successful French armoured effort outlined in this study (including a listing of all the combat engagements of the French tank service in the Great War) highlights a level of military effectiveness within

Author : J. F. C. FULLER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033132950

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TANKS IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914-1918 by J. F. C. FULLER Pdf

Author : Craig Moore
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750986595

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Tank Hunter by Craig Moore Pdf

The First World War's fierce battles saw the need to develop military technology beyond anything previously imagined: as exposed infantry and cavalry were mowed down by relentless machine-gun attacks, so tanks were developed. Here author Craig Moore presents every First World War tank, from the prototype 'Little Willie', through the French heavy tanks to the German light tank. He gives a focused history of the development of this game-changing vehicle and the engagements it was used in – vital battles such as the Somme and Cambrai. Stunningly illustrated in full colour throughout, Tank Hunter: World War One provides historical background, facts and figures for each First World War tank as well as the locations of any surviving examples, giving you the opportunity to become a Tank Hunter yourself.

Author : David Miller
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0760314756

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The Great Book of Tanks by David Miller Pdf

This superb reference volume records the history of the most significant tanks that have seen service around the world. The book begins with the World War I era tanks, such as the British Mk 1, that attempted to break the deadlock of the Western Front. It then examines major tanks that emerged during the interwar period. All the celebrated World War II tanks are featured, including the PzKpfw VI Tiger, the M4 Sherman and the T-34. Finally, it surveys the incredible tanks of the postwar era, including the M48, the Merkava and T-54/-55.The text provides succinct information on the design, development, and combat performance of all the tanks featured. Entries are arranged by the year in which a tank first saw service. An introductory chapter presents an in-depth analysis of the development, production, and deployment of tanks.

Author : Major-General J.F.C. Fuller DSO
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782899167

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Tanks In The Great War, 1914-1918 [Illustrated Edition] by Major-General J.F.C. Fuller DSO Pdf

Includes more than 30 maps, plans and diagrams The world-renowned military expert Major-General J.F.C. Fuller DSO, noted for his many works on military strategy, tactics and history, turns his attention to the famed Royal Tank Corps of World War I. He was in a particularly good position to write such a work as he served from 1916 as part of the Tanks Corps and planned the famous tank attack at Cambrai in 1917, he also took a leading role in the planning of the 1918 autumn offensives that broke the back of German resistance and ended the War. He covers in comprehensively the development of the tank, mechanical characteristics of early British tanks, particularly the Mark I, as well as the early battles at the Somme and Ancre. He also describes the growth of the Tank Corps itself, tank tactics, tank engineering plus the tank battles in 1917-1918. There are also appreciations of German, French and American tank activities.

Author : David Fletcher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472817563

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British Battle Tanks by David Fletcher Pdf

A highly illustrated history of the development and operation of the first British tanks, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of their introduction in World War I. When British soldiers charged across the Somme in September 1916 they were accompanied by a new and astonishing weapon – the tank. After a stuttering start armoured behemoths such as the Mark IV, Mark V and Whippet played a crucial role in bringing World War I to an end. Marking the centenary of their battlefield debut, this comprehensive volume traces the design and development of the famous British invention during World War I and the increasingly tense years of the 1920s and 30s, from the first crude but revolutionary prototype to the ever-more sophisticated designs of later years. Bolstered by historic photographs and stunning illustrations, author David Fletcher brings us the thrilling history behind the early British battle tanks.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780962139

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French Tanks of World War I by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

This title examines the emergence of the first modern tank, the Renault FT. It is a little known fact that France fielded more tanks in World War I than any other army. However, France's early tanks suffered from poor mobility and armor compared to their contemporaries. Indeed, their initial use on the Chemin des Dames in 1917 was a bloody fiasco. In spite of initial set-backs, the French army redeemed its reputation with the Renault FT. The Renault FT pioneered the modern tank design, with armament in a revolutionary central turret and the engine in the rear. More importantly, the Renault was designed to be cheap and easy to manufacture. Discover the history of the early French armor developments and their triumphant new design, the Renault FT, that helped to turn the tide of war in the favor of the Allies.

Author : J. Fuller
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1724444867

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Tanks in the Great War 1914-1918 (Illustrated) by J. Fuller Pdf

Rare edition with unique illustrations. The world-renowned military expert Major-General J.F.C. Fuller DSO, noted for his many works on military strategy, tactics and history, turns his attention to the famed Royal Tank Corps of World War I. He was in a particularly good position to write such a work as he served from 1916 as part of the Tanks Corps and planned the famous tank attack at Cambrai in 1917, he also took a leading role in the planning of the 1918 autumn offensives that broke the back of German resistance and ended the War. He covers in comprehensively the development of the tank, mechanical characteristics of early British tanks, particularly the Mark I, as well as the early battles at the Somme and Ancre. He also describes the growth of the Tank Corps itself, tank tactics, tank engineering plus the tank battles in 1917-1918. There are also appreciations of German, French and American tank activities.

Author : J. F. C. Fuller
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-18
Category : History
ISBN : 033131889X

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Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918 (Classic Reprint) by J. F. C. Fuller Pdf

Excerpt from Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918 When Captain Charteris forsook the cabaret sans nom, for some ill-disposed shell had removed half the signboard, Captain O. A. Archdale, a.d.c. To General Elles, took up the difficult task and, from March 1918 onwards, kept the Tank Corps Diary upon which Chapters XXIX, XXXIII, XXXV, and XXXVII are founded. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : J F C 1878-1966 Fuller
Publisher : Andesite Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296571696

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Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918 by J F C 1878-1966 Fuller Pdf

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Author : David Fletcher
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0752449362

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Tanks and Trenches by David Fletcher Pdf

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Author : J F Fuller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9357922288

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Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918 by J F Fuller Pdf

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