COURSE : ENGLISH FOR ORAL PRESENTATION

COURSE CODE : ELC590

ASSESSMENT 1 : INFORMATIVE SPEECH
TITLE : Evolution of Armoured Might: From World War Tanks to Modern Day
Behemoths
SEMESTER : MARCH-JULY 2024

PREPARED BY:
RYAN ISAIAH HARRY

GROUP:
J4CEEE2702A

LECTURER:
Ms. D. ROHAYU MOHD YUNOS

SUBMISSION DATE: 29th APRIL 2024

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General Purpose : To inform.

Central Idea : Explore the evolution and technological advancements in tanks from
their origins in World War I to the sophisticated armoured vehicles of today.

1. INTRODUCTION
I
Attention Getter: Imagine a battlefield in 1916, the first
tanks trundling across no-man's land, changing warfare
forever.

II
Relevance to Audience: Tanks have played pivotal roles in
shaping global conflicts and continue to be central in
modern military strategies.

III Credibility Statement: Extensive research from historical

military records and modern defense analysis provides a
comprehensive look at these formidable machines.

iv Thesis Statement: By examining the evolution from the

basic armored vehicles of World War I to the technologically
advanced tanks today, we can appreciate both the historical
impact and technological progress in military hardware.

Transition
(Transition: Let's start by rolling back to the muddy fields of World
War I where tanks first made their battlefield debut.)

2. BODY
1

Historical Overview of World War Tanks

A. First Use in WWI: Development reasons and initial deployment.
B. WWII Enhancements: Key models and their impact on warfare
strategies.
C. Case Study: Role of tanks in a major World War battle (e.g.,
Battle of Kursk).
(Transition: With the end of World War II, tank design entered a
new era of innovation.)
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Technological Advancements Post-WWII

A. Cold War Developments: Changes in armour, firepower, and

mobility.
B. Introduction of electronics: How targeting and communication
have evolved.
C. Hybrid and unmanned technologies: A glimpse into the future
with the integration of AI and unmanned systems.

(Transition: Now, let's look at the sophisticated behemoths

that define modern warfare.)

3
Modern Tanks and Their Capabilities

A. Current Leading Models: Features of tanks like the M1 Abrams

(USA) and the T-14 Armata (Russia).
B. Defensive Systems: Active protection systems and adaptive
armour.
C. Role in Modern Warfare: Strategic importance in current global
military conflicts.

3. CONCLUSION

Recap: Overview of the historical journey and technological

evolution of tanks.
Closing Remark: The continued relevance and evolution of tanks
in global defence strategies demonstrate both human ingenuity and
the enduring nature of armoured warfare.
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