The Land Ironclads
Wells, H. G. This vintage book contains H. G. Wells' 1903 short story, "The Land Ironclads". It was first published in the "Strand Magazine" and features "land ironclads, " 100-foot-long war machines that are equipped with remotely controlled guns and are designed to house riflemen, engineers, and a captain. Unsurprisingly, the story was a contributing factor to Wells' reputation as a prophetic writer after tanks first appeared on the battlefield in 1916. ...