Tank Warfare

-- Part of the Battle Tactics series-- Recounts the pivotal tank battles that altered the face of war in the twentieth century-- Contains extensive illustrations of tanks and maps of armored engagementsThis volume examines how the tank has revolutionized warfare, from its introduction on the western front during World War I through today's ultramodern electronic battlefield. Each chapter provides illustrations of the major tanks of the last eight decades, describes their technological features and innovations, evaluates their performance in combat, and examines how the men inside these behemoths felt and acted in the heat of battle. Author Simon Dunstan also explores the multitude of tank counter-measures that have been developed over the years to blunt the offensive power of these mobile fortresses.