British Battle Tanks: From World War I to 1939

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During the First World War, the British Army was the first to use tanks in combat. These early tanks were slow, unreliable, and vulnerable to enemy fire, but they proved to be a valuable asset in trench warfare.

British Battle Tanks: World War I to 1939

by David Fletcher

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	60285 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	473 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Hardcover	:	292 pages
Item Weight	:	1.29 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches

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In the interwar years, the British Army continued to develop its tank force. By the outbreak of the Second World War, Britain had one of the most powerful tank forces in the world. British tanks played a vital role in the Allied victory in the war.

This book tells the story of the development and combat use of British battle tanks from World War I to 1939. It is a comprehensive and authoritative account, written by a leading expert on the subject.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Birth of the Tank
• Chapter 2: The Tanks of World War I
• Chapter 3: The Interwar Years
• Chapter 4: The Tanks of World War II
• Chapter 5: The Legacy of the British Battle Tank

Chapter 1: The Birth of the Tank

The tank was invented during the First World War as a way to break the stalemate of trench warfare. The first tanks were developed by the British Army, and they were first used in combat in 1916.

The early tanks were slow, unreliable, and vulnerable to enemy fire. However, they proved to be a valuable asset in trench warfare, as they could cross no man's land and attack enemy positions without exposing troops to enemy fire.

Chapter 2: The Tanks of World War I

By the end of the First World War, the British Army had developed a number of different types of tanks, including the Mark I, Mark IV, and Mark V. These tanks were used in a variety of roles, including infantry support, trench warfare, and cavalry warfare.

The British tanks of World War I were not without their problems. They were slow, unreliable, and vulnerable to enemy fire. However, they played a vital role in the Allied victory in the war.

Chapter 3: The Interwar Years

In the interwar years, the British Army continued to develop its tank force. A number of new tanks were developed, including the Vickers Medium Tank Mk I, the Matilda II, and the Churchill tank.

The British tanks of the interwar years were more powerful and reliable than their predecessors. They were also better protected from enemy fire.

Chapter 4: The Tanks of World War II

By the outbreak of the Second World War, Britain had one of the most powerful tank forces in the world. British tanks played a vital role in the Allied victory in the war.

The British tanks of the Second World War were fast, reliable, and powerful. They were also well-protected from enemy fire.

British tanks played a vital role in the Allied victory in the Second World War. They were used in a variety of roles, including infantry support, tank warfare, and reconnaissance.

Chapter 5: The Legacy of the British Battle Tank

The British battle tank has a long and distinguished history. British tanks have played a vital role in every major conflict since World War I.

Today, the British Army continues to operate a modern and powerful tank force. British tanks are deployed around the world, and they continue to play a vital role in protecting British interests.

This book has provided a comprehensive and authoritative account of the history, development, and combat use of British battle tanks from World War I to 1939. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of armored warfare.

British Battle Tanks: World War I to 1939

by David Fletcher

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	60285 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	473 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Hardcover	:	292 pages
Item Weight	:	1.29 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches

FREE