EARLY INNOVATORS

All of these men were key in the development of the tank and its employment following World War I.  While the tank was first introduced in the Great War, it clearly came into it's own during the Second World War, after armies had the opportunity to hone the tank itself and the methods in which it was employed. 

 

Follow these links for more information on some of the most influential people in the development of the tank.

 

Walter Christie von Eimannsberger

Guderian  Guderian_color.jpg (16005 bytes)  

Patton      Patton_bust.jpg (17961 bytes)

     Rommel         Rommel_bust.jpg (15031 bytes)

 

                   

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by Chris Shimp March 1, 2001