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OverviewBritish Tank Production and the War Economy, 1934-1945 explores the under-researched experiences of the British tank industry in the context of the pressures of war. Benjamin Coombs explores the various demands placed on British industry during the Second World War, looking at the political, military and strategy pressures involved. By comparing the British tank programme with the Canadian, American, Russian and Australian equivalents, this study offers an international perspective on this aspect of the war economy. Topics covered include the premature contraction of the tank programme and dependence on American armour, the supply of the Valentine tank to the Russian authorities and the ongoing employment of the tank in the postwar peacetime markets. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Benjamin Coombs (University of Kent, UK)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.304kg ISBN: 9781474227902ISBN 10: 1474227902 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 26 March 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Government and Industry during Disarmament and Rearmament 2. Government and Industry during Wartime 3. General Staff Requirements and Industrial Capabilities 4. The Tank Workforce and Industrial Output 5. Overcoming Production Problems and Delays 6. Influence of North America upon the British Tank Industry Conclusion Appendixes Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsThe book is well researched and is a useful addition to the history of the Second World War. -- G. C. Peden, University of Stirling, UK The American Historical Review Author InformationBenjamin Coombs is Assistant Lecturer at the University of Kent, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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