US Airborne tanks, 1939-1945:
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Bibliographische Detailangaben
Beteilige Person: Roberts, Charles C. Jr (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Barnsley Frontline Books 2021
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Abstract:"From their first introduction at the Battle of the Somme in the First World War, tanks proved to be one of the most important military developments in the history of warfare. Such was their influence on the battlefield, both as infantry support and as an armored spearhead, their presence could determine the outcome of any battle. Another significant development during the 1930s was that of airborne forces, with a number of countries experimenting with air-dropped troops. Such a concept offered the possibility of inserting soldiers behind the front lines to sow fear and confusion in the enemy’s rear. However, such troops, parachuting from aircraft, could only be lightly armed, thus limiting their effectiveness. It is understandable, therefore, that much thought was given to the practicalities of airlifting tanks that could be dropped, or deposited, alongside paratroopers." –-
Umfang:X, 139 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:9781526785022