Steel Armor and Iron Horses Compete in Style—Tanks and War

Author: Hu Siyuan, Editor-in-Chief of the National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army
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Publishing Date: 2005-02-01
Features: To this day, the tank has been 90 years old. Through countless trials of blood and fire, countless severe artillery tests, it has evolved from the obscure and clumsy "water tank" of its early days to the renowned "King of Land Warfare" it is today. In the early days of World War II, it was a "shock battle," a warrior in the Middle Eastern War, the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and the Iraq War. It fought valiantly with its iron will, demonstrating unstoppable rapid mobility and powerful offensive capabilities, staging a series of magnificent and heroic war dramas. In the context of information warfare, can the "King of Land Warfare" still maintain its "throne"? Will we still see the tank's undiminished heroic posture on the future battlefield? Find your answers in this book!
In the history of land warfare, the birth of the tank was a major revolution. Since its inception, the tank has demonstrated immense power and achieved remarkable military success with its unique capabilities. Due to the absurd appearance of the earliest tanks, resembling water tanks on battleships, some people jokingly called them "water tanks." Translating "" into English gives "Tank." Thus, the term "Tank" has been used ever since and has become world-famous, continuing to this day. It first gained prominence in World War I; during World War II, it dominated the battlefield, decided the outcome of battles, and became the "King of Land Warfare." Subsequently, with the advancement of science and technology, tanks and various armored vehicles have been continuously updated and improved, taking on a new look in modern localized warfare. The Middle Eastern War, the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and other conflicts have all seen the presence of the "King of Land Warfare." In the context of information warfare, can the "King of Land Warfare" still maintain its "throne"? Will we still see the tank's undiminished heroic posture on the future battlefield? You can find your answers in this book.