The American Expeditionary Forces Tank Corps in World War I: From Creation to Combat

Abstract

This thesis provides a detailed account of the creation of the Tank Corps in the American Expeditionary Forces in France during the First World War. Particular attention is devoted to the development of tactics and doctrine for tanks, the formulation of Tables of Organization and Equipment for tank units, and the development and execution and execution of a training program for Tank Corps personnel. A chapter is also devoted to the problems encountered in tank production.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 1988
Accession Number
ADA192722

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  • Dale E. Wilson

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Fire
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Guns
  • Instructors
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Machine Guns
  • Military History
  • Personnel Management
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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