This thesis, through examination of the battles of Kadesh (1288 B.C.), Alam Halfa (1942), and the Arab-Israeli War (1967), attempts to determine the degree of similarity between tactical employment of the ancient chariot and modern armored vehicles. Sources include official analysis and records of participants and observers. This thesis proves that tactical employment of chariots and modern armored vehicles is clearly similar. Chariots were used to support infantry in the three conflicts examined. Also proved is that chariots were used almost identically with armored vehicles in exploiting a breakthrough, serving as reaction forces, making a reconnaissance, conducting retrograde operations, and holding or blocking enemy forces.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc662985 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Jeffrey, Michael A. |
| Contributors | Lowry, Bullitt, 1936-, Buell, Erwin C. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 151 leaves: ill., maps, Text |
| Rights | Public, Jeffrey, Michael A., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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