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Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918J. F. C. Fuller

Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918

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Original author: J. F. C. Fuller

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"Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918" by J. F. C. Fuller is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the development, deployment, and significance of tanks during World War I, focusing on the British Tank Corps’ innovations and experiences. It likely offers insights on both the technical aspects of tank warfare and the broader implications of this military advancement on the conduct of war. The opening portion of the book introduces the author’s dedication to military innovators, factory workers, and soldiers who contributed to tank development during the Great War. Fuller shares his personal experiences, starting with his first encounter with a tank in August 1916, before later becoming a key figure in the Tank Corps. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the origins and evolution of tanks, outlining the challenges and triumphs faced by those involved in their creation and implementation in warfare. Fuller's reflections hint at a narrative that balances technical analysis with personal anecdotes, aiming to connect the reader with the historical significance of the tank as a revolutionary military invention.

Tanks in the Great War, 1914-1918, by J. F. C. Fuller. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #49808.

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43 Chapters

  1. 1.Introduction610 words
  2. 2.Chapter XXI: ; to the relentlessly inventive Lieutenant-Colonel L. C. A2,711 words
  3. 3.Chapter I: The Origins of the Tank3,361 words
  4. 4.Chapter II: The Invention of the Landship5,049 words
  5. 5.Chapter III: Mechanical Characteristics of Tanks4,748 words
  6. 6.Chapter IV: The Mark I Tank and Its Tactics1,508 words
  7. 7.Chapter V: The Battles of the Somme and Ancre1,906 words
  8. 8.Chapter VI: The Growth of the Tank Corps Organisation2,205 words
  9. 9.Chapter VII: Tank “esprit De Corps”1,361 words
  10. 10.Chapter VIII: Tank Tactics1,772 words
  11. 11.Chapter IX: The Battle of Arras2,811 words
  12. 12.Chapter X: Tank Battle Records2,292 words
  13. 13.Chapter XI: The Second Battle of Gaza1,565 words
  14. 14.Chapter XII: Staff Work and Battle Preparation1,413 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIII: The Battle of Messines1,478 words
  16. 16.Chapter XIV: A Tactical Appreciation928 words
  17. 17.Chapter XV: The Third Battle of Ypres2,707 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVI: Tank Mechanical Engineering1,651 words
  19. 19.Chapter XVII: The Third Battle of Gaza1,426 words
  20. 20.Chapter XVIII: Origins of the Battle of Cambrai1,659 words
  21. 21.Chapter XIX: The Battle of Cambrai4,765 words
  22. 22.Chapter XX: An Infantry Appreciation of Tanks1,447 words
  1. 23.Chapter XXI: The Tank Corps Training Centre2,061 words
  2. 24.Chapter XXII: The Tank Supply Companies1,901 words
  3. 25.Chapter XXIII: The Second Battle of the Somme2,030 words
  4. 26.Chapter XXIV: Tank Signalling Organisation1,584 words
  5. 27.Chapter XXV: The French Tank Corps4,850 words
  6. 28.Chapter XXVI: Preparations for the Great Offensive1,593 words
  7. 29.Chapter XXVII: The Battles of Hamel and Moreuil2,454 words
  8. 30.Chapter XXVIII: German Tank Operations1,256 words
  9. 31.Chapter XXIX: The Battle of Amiens4,057 words
  10. 32.Chapter XXX: The Fight of a Whippet Tank2,199 words
  11. 33.Chapter XXXI: German Appreciation of British Tanks1,723 words
  12. 34.Chapter XXXII: Aeroplane Co-Operation with Tanks2,532 words
  13. 35.Chapter XXXIII: The Battle of Bapaume and the Second Battle of Arras3,139 words
  14. 36.Chapter XXXIV: German Anti-Tank Tactics1,968 words
  15. 37.Chapter XXXV: The Battles of Epehy and Cambrai--St. Quentin3,505 words
  16. 38.Chapter XXXVI: The U.s.a. Tank Corps1,819 words
  17. 39.Chapter XXXVII: The Battles of the Selle and Maubeuge1,774 words
  18. 40.Chapter XXXVIII: The 17th Tank Armoured Car Battalion2,515 words
  19. 41.Chapter XXXIX: A Retrospect of What Tanks Have Accomplished3,554 words
  20. 42.Chapter XL: A Forecast of What Tanks May Do7,858 words
  21. 43.Chapter IV: were not known of at the Heavy Branch Headquarters755 words