The the Artillerie Sp�eciale Gale, Tim 1956- creator text bibliography Electronic books. vtu 2013 2013 monographic eng 1 online resource (280 pages) : illustrations, maps. Introduction: the French armoured force: the Artillerie Sp�eciale -- "It takes a lot of stuff to kill a German": French material responses to the Western Front -- "Our sacrifice will not be in vain": the Artillerie Sp�eciale in the Nivelle Offensive 1917 -- The battle behind the lines: aftermath of the Nivelle Offensive -- "A masterpiece of tactics": the Battle of Malmaison -- "A charming toy": the light and heavy tanks and other projects -- The charge at Chaudun: the tank regulations and the introduction of the Renault light tank into service -- All the perfect engines of modern war 1: the battles of Cutry & Antheuil and Directive No. 5 -- The greatest day since the Marne 2: the Battle of Soissons, July 1918 -- The Battle of Somme-Py: Champagne, swansong of the medium tanks -- Conclusion: an event as important as the invention of gunpowder and cannon? Tim Gale. Includes bibliographical references and index. e-fr--- France. Arm�ee. Artillerie Sp�eciale. France. Arm�ee History World War, 1914-1918 World War, 1914-1918 Tank warfare Tanks (Military science) France History 20th century D608 .G35 2013eb 920.4/1244 Gale, Tim. Burlington, VT : Ashgate, [2013] xvi, 263 pages (DLC) 2013008982 9781409466628 (e-book) http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10768063 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10768063 CaPaEBR 130318 ebr10768063 eng