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British Battle Tanks

World War I to 1939

Author: David Fletcher   Series: General Military

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A highly illustrated history of the development and operation of the first British tanks, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of their introduction in World War I.

A highly illustrated history of the development and operation of the first British tanks, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of their introduction, during World War I.

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A highly illustrated history of the development and operation of the first British tanks, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of their introduction in World War I.

A highly illustrated history of the development and operation of the first British tanks, published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of their introduction, during World War I.

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When British soldiers charged across the Somme in September 1916 they were accompanied by a new and astonishing weapon – the tank. After a stuttering start armoured behemoths such as the Mark IV, Mark V and Whippet played a crucial role in bringing World War I to an end.Marking the centenary of their battlefield debut, this comprehensive volume traces the design and development of the famous British invention during World War I and the increasingly tense years of the 1920s and 30s, from the first crude but revolutionary prototype to the ever-more sophisticated designs of later years. Bolstered by historic photographs and stunning illustrations, author David Fletcher brings us the thrilling history behind the early British battle tanks.

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Critic Reviews

“"I simply love this book, for its content, layout and appropriate level of detail. Very highly recommended." - AMPS”

"I simply love this book, for its content, layout and appropriate level of detail. Very highly recommended." - AMPS

"I cannot recommend this book enough. I finished it during one long flight. The booked helped me learn and understand the early years of the British Armor." - IPMS/USA

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About the Author

David Fletcher MBE was born in 1942. He has written many books and articles on military subjects and until his retirement was the historian at the Tank Museum, Bovington, UK. He has spent over 40 years studying the development of British armoured vehicles during the two World Wars and in 2012 was awarded an MBE for services to the history of armoured warfare.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Osprey Publishing
Published
25th August 2016
Pages
236
ISBN
9781472817556

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