Rolling Thunder - A Century Of Tank Warfare

Armoured Warfare in the form of Tanks and their associated support units is now such an accepted feature of modern warfare that its difficult to imagine a time when their presence wasn't felt on the battlefield in one form or another. Rolling Thunder is written by the Military Author, Historian and Award Winning Photographer Philip Kaplan, and in it he examines the history of the Armoured Fighting Vehicle or AFV in all its forms including their associated support units. Starting with their earliest designs, including the origin of their ubiquitous name, this history covers both the development of armoured units tactical doctrines and the personalities of Armoured Warfare over the decades as well as the AFV's themselves. From their first deployment during The Great War supporting the New Zealand Division during The Battle for Flers-Courcelett (1 September 1916), through to the massed battles between Axis and Allied Armoured units during the second world war, to the modern Armoured unit of today and its equipment needs in twenty-first century warfare all this and more is to be found inside this informative history. Illustrated with archival images sourced from all across the world, and supported by a text covering all the major AFV engagements, this is an engrossing read for anyone interested in this topic.