The Tank Corps by Clough Williams-Ellis and Amabel Williams-Ellis
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About this eBook
| Author | Williams-Ellis, Clough, 1883-1978 |
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| Author | Williams-Ellis, Amabel, 1894-1984 |
| Author of introduction, etc. | Elles, Hugh Jamieson, 1880-1945 |
| LoC No. | 20003588 |
| Title | The Tank Corps |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Tank Corps" by Major Clough Williams-Ellis and Amabel Williams-Ellis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed examination of the development and operational deployment of the Tank Corps during World War I, emphasizing the tactical evolution of tank warfare and the experiences of the personnel involved. The authors aim to illustrate the challenges and innovations that came with creating this new military unit, spotlighting the dedication and courage required to overcome obstacles in both production and combat. At the start of the narrative, it is established that the Tanks had an impressive yet tumultuous origin, shaped by various inventors, engineers, and military strategists. The opening chapters detail the conception of the tank idea, the influential personalities behind its development, and the rigorous training protocols established for tank crews. The work addresses the initial skepticism faced by tank proponents and recounts the transformation from concept to battlefield reality, underscoring how these machines became integral to the strategy of trench warfare as the war progressed. The authors set the stage for understanding how this innovation altered the landscape of battle and the dynamics of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Royal Tank Corps |
| Subject | Tanks (Military science) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62881 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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