Describing the radical transformation in German Infantry tactics that took place during World War I, this book presents a detailed account of the evolution of stromtroop tactics. It covers areas such as the German Infantry's tactical heritage, the squad's evolution as a tactical unit, the use of new[...]
Gudmundsson tells the story of field artillery in the 20th century and its impact on the major conflicts of our time. Its purpose is to provide the reader--whether artilleryman or not--with hitherto unavailable insights on the role that artillery plays in the larger battle and how that has helped sh[...]
This volume tells the story of infantry in the 20th century and its impact on the major conflicts of our time. Its purpose is to provide the reader - whether infantryman or not - with insights on the role that infantry plays in the larger battle and how that has helped shape the world that we live i[...]
On Armor tells three important and interconnected stories. The first is a tale of a technology, in particular, the rise and fall of the main battle tank - an armoured vehicle that came to dominate land warfare in the middle of the 20th century. The second is a history of ideas. The problem that armo[...]
Describing the radical transformation in German Infantry tactics that took place during World War I, this book presents a detailed account of the evolution of stromtroop tactics. It covers areas such as the German Infantry's tactical heritage, the squad's evolution as a tactical unit, the use of new[...]
The Dark Avengers are pitted against a foe they cannot defeat: A man with the power over every molecule in the world! Norman can't talk his way out of this one as the world gets turned upside down, and no joke...someone dies! Plus, poor Marvel Boy...he had no idea how sinister a gang the Dark Avenge[...]
Bruce Gudmundsson guides us expertly through the history of the British Expeditionary Force in 1916 as it struggled to become a modern army and turn the tide of the First World War. Examining the tactical innovations that accompanied this change and the conflicting strategies and tactics that it was[...]