(Ebook) Armoured Warfare : A Military, Political and Global History by Alaric Searle ISBN 9781441142504, 9781441198136, 9781441158055, 9781441179180, 9781474217736, 1441142509, 144119813X, 1441158057, 1441179186

(Ebook) Armoured Warfare : A Military, Political and Global History by Alaric Searle ISBN 9781441142504, 9781441198136, 9781441158055, 9781441179180, 9781474217736, 1441142509, 144119813X, 1441158057, 1441179186

This book charts the history of armoured warfare from its early development in 1915 right through to the 21st century, adopting military, political and global perspectives. Alaric Searle explores the origins of the tank and its role in the First World War, where its ability to break into trench systems and protect infantry made it a key factor in the Allied victory. He also considers its role as a tool of propaganda and debates about its use in the interwar period and the Second World War...Since the First World War, armoured forces have been used in wars across the globe. Searle looks at the use of the tank in various theatres of war including Korea, Indo-China and Vietnam, and during conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli Wars, the Cold War in Central Europe, and the Gulf Wars. Armoured Warfare adopts a global perspective, providing the most comprehensive survey of the history of the subject currently available. With further reading and a glossary of key terms, it is an ideal companion for those studying armoured warfare, modern military history and war studies.