The Tanks: The History of the Royal Tank Regiment, 1976-2017

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The Tanks: The History of the Royal Tank Regiment, 1976-2017

The Royal Tank Regiment celebrates its centenary this year (2017). This, the fourth volume of the Regimentâ€™s history, begins in the midst of the Cold War, with the four RTR regiments mainly based in Germany. They experienced NATOâ€™s rearmament in the early 1980s and the implementation of General Sir Nigel Bagnallâ€™s revolutionary new concept for the defense of the NATO Central Region. The Troubles in Northern Ireland were also at the height and the RTR served there on numerous occasions. In addition, the Regiment saw service with the United Nations in Cyprus. The Berlin Wall came down at the end of 1989, signaling the end of the Cold War. Yet, President Bushâ€™s New World Order proved anything but. Saddam Husseinâ€™s invasion of Kuwait resulted in the First Gulf War, in which the Regiment played its part in many ways. However, the so called Peace Dividend meant that the RTR was reduced just two regiments. Then came the horrors of the civil war in former Yugoslavia, in which the Regiment also became involved. While it did operate in tanks in Kosovo, it was also demonstrating its versatility in many other roles in this increasingly uncertain time. Not least was the formation the Joint NBC Regiment, made up of 1 RTR and the RAF Regiment. The RTR was at the forefront of the assault on Basrah in the 2nd Gulf War and thereafter served a number of tours in Iraq. Indeed, the Regiment was among the very last troops to withdraw from the country at the end of Operation Telic in 2009. By this time, the British Army was heavily committed to Afghanistan and the Regiment would spend the next five years deploying on Operation Herrick. As in Iraq, it carried out a variety of missions and in many different types of vehicle. The book makes plain how tough conditions, as in Iraq. The Army, however, faced further reductions and the RTR was cut to a single Challenger 2 regiment. This History not only covers the Regimentâ€™s numerous operational tours. It details the vehicles it has used and provides an idea of how life in the RTR has changed over the past forty years. It does not duck controversy and allows the voices of all ranks to be heard. 'The Tanks' reflects an ever changing British Army, the one constant being the character of the RTR soldier, the Tankie.
Country USA
Brand Helion & Company
Manufacturer Helion and Company
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2017-10-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781912174003

Country	USA
Brand	Helion & Company
Manufacturer	Helion and Company
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2017-10-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781912174003

The Tanks: The History of the Royal Tank Regiment, 1976-2017

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