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Book Synopsis
Men, ideas and tanks reviews the development of British military ideas on armoured forces from 1903 to 1939.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Genesis
2. Tanks, visionaries and officialdom: June 1915?November 1916
3. The Road to Cambrai
4. Cambrai to the German Spring Offensive: November 1917?June 1918
5. “Mechanical warfare” and victory
6. An era of experiment: 1919?31
7. Losing the lead: 1931?36
8. The approach of war: 1936?39
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

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    Publisher: Manchester University Press
    Publication Date: 1/18/1996 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780719048142, 978-0719048142
    ISBN10: 0719048141
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    General and world history Military History First World War

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Men, ideas and tanks reviews the development of British military ideas on armoured forces from 1903 to 1939.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction
    1. Genesis
    2. Tanks, visionaries and officialdom: June 1915?November 1916
    3. The Road to Cambrai
    4. Cambrai to the German Spring Offensive: November 1917?June 1918
    5. “Mechanical warfare” and victory
    6. An era of experiment: 1919?31
    7. Losing the lead: 1931?36
    8. The approach of war: 1936?39
    Conclusion
    Bibliography
    Index

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