The Tank Corps

Name: The Tank Corps
Author: Clough Williams-Ellis

By Clough Williams-Ellis

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A concise history of the emergence and use of early armoured fighting vehicles in the First World War, detailing their technical evolution, design debates, and the advocacy of pioneering figures. It covers the creation of training establishments, the scaling of factory production, and the ways front-line units and industrial workers cooperated. The narrative addresses tactical employment, logistical problems of transport, maintenance and salvage, and the tension between planned mass use and ad hoc deployments, stressing the persistence, ingenuity, and organisational adaptations that integrated the new weapon into combined operations.

About the Author

Clough Williams-Ellis

Clough Williams-Ellis was a British architect and writer, best known for his advocacy of vernacular architecture and sustainable building practices. His notable work, "Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay: A Renaissance," emphasizes the use of natural materials in construction, reflecting his commitment to environmentally friendly design. In addition to his architectural contributions, Williams-Ellis served in the military during World War I, which inspired his book "The Tank Corps," detailing his experiences. His legacy includes not only his writings but also the creation of Portmeirion, a picturesque village in Wales that showcases his architectural philosophy.