Eyewitness, Being Personal Reminiscences Of Certain Phases Of The Great War, : Including The Genesis Of The Tank [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Swinton Major-General Ernest D
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Lucknow Books, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (558 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Tanks (Military science); World War, 1914-1918
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- BY THE SAME AUTHOR -- DEDICATION -- DER AUGENZEUGE -- THE EYEWITNESS -- FOREWORD -- Illustrations -- PROLOGUE - "Das Panther Tier Von Agadir..." - [July, 1911] -- CHAPTER I - THE SENSITIZED PLATE - [1900-1914] -- CHAPTER II - The Gear-Box - RAILWAYS AND JOURNALISM [August-September, 1914] -- CHAPTER III - [September-October, 1914] -- CHAPTER IV - A RAY OF LIGHT [October, 1914] -- CHAPTER V - The First and Second Seeds "YPRES, 1914" - [October-December, 1914] -- CHAPTER VI - The Third Seed - MACHINE GUNS AND WIRE [January-March, 1915] -- CHAPTER VII - The Fourth Seed - MORE MACHINE GUNS AND WIRE [April-May, 1915] -- CHAPTER VIII - The Fifth Seed - THE PASSING OF EYEWITNESS [June-July, 1915] -- CHAPTER IX - The Home Front-"Open Sesame" - WHITEHALL GARDENS [July-December, 1915] -- CHAPTER X - A GREAT DAY [January-February, 1916] -- CHAPTER XI - Back to the Army - ARMAMENTS BUILDING-SIBERIA-BULL HOUSE [March-April, 1916] -- CHAPTER XII - The Secret Area - "WITH CARE TO PETROGRAD" [April-June 1916] -- CHAPTER XIII - Elveden - THE CRUSADERS - [June-August, 1916] -- CHAPTER XIV - THE SECRET REVEALED [August-September, 1916] -- CHAPTER XV - THE CARAVAN PASSES ON - [October, 1916] -- CHAPTER XVII - Three Dates - [November, 1917-October, 1918] -- CHAPTER XVIII - Under Way - THE AWAKENING OF A GIANT -- APPENDIX I -- APPENDIX II -- DESCRIPTION THE POWER OF THE TANKS NOW BEING MADE -- VULNERABILITY -- MEASURES OF PREPARATION -- FRONTAGE IN ATTACK -- POSITION OF ASSEMBLY -- TACTICS -- TIME OF THE ADVANCE -- SYNCHRONIZATION OF THE ADVANCE OF THE TANKS WITH THE INFANTRY ASSAULT -- THE EXTENT OF THE OBSTACLE CLEARED BY THE TANKS -- ACTION OF THE TANKS AFTER CROSSING THE GERMAN FRONT LINE -- EXTENT TO WHICH THE ATTACK IS PRESSED -- CO-ORDINATED ACTION OF ALL ARMS -- AIDS TO THE ATTACK BY TANKS -- MORE COMPLETE CLEARANCE OF OBSTACLES. ; COMMAND AND CONTROL OF THE TANKS.
• Sommario/riassunto: Major-General Sir Ernest D. Swinton's 'Eyewitness' offers personal reminiscences of the Great War, focusing on the development and impact of the tank, a revolutionary military technology. Swinton, a key figure in the British military, shares his firsthand experiences and observations, providing insights into the challenges faced by the military and the tactical innovations that arose during World War I. The book reflects on the broader moral and strategic aspects of warfare, emphasizing the importance of surprise and adaptability in military operations. Intended for readers interested in military history and technology, this work combines historical narrative with personal anecdotes to illuminate the complexities of war.
• Titolo autorizzato: Eyewitness, Being Personal Reminiscences Of Certain Phases Of The Great War
• ISBN: 9781786255600; 178625560X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158781103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II