Happened across this, by Richard Ogorkiewicz. Almost all the content up to 1918 can be read on line. Seems to be quite a comprehensive account, with only a couple of minor quibbles. Includes a fair bit of background on early armoured cars. Much of the story will be v familiar to what Gwyn describes as the illuminati, and rather anglocentric, but does make plenty of mention of French development. I'd say it's a pretty good and reasonably priced starter on the subject.
-- Edited by James H on Monday 23rd of March 2015 11:20:33 PM
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