Strategy and Tactics: Tank Warfare

by Christer Jörgensen, Malcolm English, Chris Mann

The tank took its first lumbering steps on to the battlefield in 1916. Less than 25 years later its descendants were dashing across Europe as the spearhead of a new, mobile form of warfare. "Tank Warfare" tells the story of the tank and its use from the earliest days, through World War II and into the modern era. Discusses the development of tank tactics by the military powers and demonstrates how these tactics were put into practice with detailed accounts and analyses of the great tank battles. Contains explanations of how the great generals contributed to their utilization.

Genres: History, War

176 pages, Hardcover

First published June 15, 2001

About the author

Christer Jörgensen graduated with a Ph.D from University College, London. An expert on military history, Christer has published various books on the history of warfare. He has previously contributed to Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World and Battles that Changed Warfare.

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book interestingly focuses upon the strategies and tactics of tank warfare over the last century. It includes a number of helpful illustrations that demonstrate tank offensive and defensive systems. The narrative is particularly compelling when it describes WWII, of course, but it also discusses many other 20th century conflicts, ever keeping a close eye of the shifting balance between the tank's offensive effectiveness and the potency of anti-tank measures. One significant paradigm is the authors' description of tanks seeking a balance between mobility, firepower, and protection--a balance that each tank and nation adjusts differently.

[Joe Orvis]

Great book.