Tanks in the Great War 1914-1918

Tanks in the Great War 1914-1918 by J. F. C. Fuller is a comprehensive examination of the development and use of tanks during World War I. Fuller a British Army officer and military historian provides an insightful account of how tanks were conceived tested and ultimately employed on the battlefield. He details the technical innovations behind tank design the strategic challenges of integrating them into warfare and their impact on military tactics. The book explores the initial skepticism surrounding the effectiveness of tanks followed by their eventual success in breaking the stalemate of trench warfare.Fuller also reflects on the broader implications of tanks in future warfare analyzing how their introduction marked a turning point in military strategy and the evolution of modern mechanized warfare. The book combines technical descriptions with tactical analysis offering a thorough understanding of the role tanks played in reshaping the conduct of war. Tanks in the Great War 1914-1918 remains a seminal work on the subject providing both historical insight and foresight into the future of armored warfare.