Tank Debate - Armour and the Anglo-American Military Tradition

In The Tank Debate, John Stone highlights the equivocal position that armour has traditionally occupied in Anglo-American thought, and explains why - despite frequent predictions to the contrary - the tank has remained an important instrument of war. This book provides a timely and provocative study of the tank's developmental history, against the changing background of Anglo-American military thought.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Explaining the Tank Debate 2. The Development of Anglo-American Military Thought 3. Technology and the Tank Debate 4. Incremental Development and Obsolescence 5. The 1980s: Development in Doctrine and Equipment 6. Doctrine and Design 7. The Future of Armour 8. Conclusions Bibliography. Index

About the author

John Stone is a lecturer in the Department of War Studies, King's College London, UK.

Summary

In this book, John Stone highlights the equivocal position that armour has traditionally occupied in Anglo-American thought, and explains why - despite predictions to the contrary - the tank has remained an important instrument of war.

Additional text

Essential reading for theorists

Product details

• Authors: John Stone
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.05.2015
• EAN: 9781138002319
• ISBN: 978-1-138-00231-9
• No. of pages: 210
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, History: specific events & topics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, HISTORY / Military / General, International Relations, Defence strategy, planning & research, Military vehicles, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States of America, USA, Politics and government, Military and defence strategy, Tanks & military land vehicles, Land forces and warfare