Hills, Andrew
Col. R.E.B. Crompton (Pioneers of Armour)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781793324795
- author:
- Hills, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War I,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Col. R. E. B. Crompton: A Pioneer of Armoured Warfare The development of modern armoured warfare was not a straightforward process. It was marked by false starts, failed ideas, and missed opportunities. One key figure, Rookes Evelyn Bell Crompton, played a significant role in shaping the course of history. A pioneer in electrical engineering and road haulage, Crompton's work in South Africa during the Boer War laid the groundwork for his later contributions to the Landships Committee on tracked vehicles. Crompton's work on tank designs during World War I aimed to break the stalemate of trench warfare. Although his designs never saw combat, his work had a lasting impact on the development of armoured and mechanised warfare. The foundations of modern armoured warfare were built upon the ideas and innovations of pioneers like Crompton, who paved the way for the dawn of a new era in military technology. This book tells the story of Col. R. E. B. Crompton, a lesser-known figure who played a crucial role in shaping the course of history.
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