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Tank Warfare: A History of Tanks in Battle
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A fascinating and detailed insight into tank warfare, from introduction during World War I to the war in Vietnam.
After its introduction during the First World War, the tank revolutionised warfare, and proved to be a terrifying and efficient machine of war.
Kenneth Macksey provides a study of the policy-makers and tank strategists, the technical and tactical development, as well as presenting the story of the tank on the battlefield the split-second decisions, the battle-weary crews and the endless mud in this fascinating and detailed account of tank warfare.
After its introduction during the First World War, the tank revolutionised warfare, and proved to be a terrifying and efficient machine of war.
Kenneth Macksey provides a study of the policy-makers and tank strategists, the technical and tactical development, as well as presenting the story of the tank on the battlefield the split-second decisions, the battle-weary crews and the endless mud in this fascinating and detailed account of tank warfare.
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Kenneth Macksey
Kenneth Macksey was a distinguished British author and military historian, specialising in World War II. Mackey was commissioned in the Royal Armoured Corps and served during the war, winning a Military Cross. He was transferred to the Royal Tank Regiment in 1947, and retired from the British Army in 1968. He died in November 2005.
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