British Tank Production and the War Economy, 1934-1945

Dr Benjamin Coombs (University of Kent, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
20 August 2013

British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Industrialisation & industrial history; Armaments industries

British 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.

By: Dr Benjamin Coombs (University of Kent UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 472g
ISBN: 9781472505040
ISBN 10: 1472505042
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20 August 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 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 Index

Benjamin Coombs is Assistant Lecturer at the University of Kent, UK.

Reviews for British Tank Production and the War Economy, 1934-1945

The 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