Review (PDF) British Battle Tanks: World War I To 1939 (General Military)
When British soldiers charged across the Somme in September 1916, they were accompanied by a new, revolutionary weapon--the tank. After a stuttering start, armored behemoths such as the Mark IV, Mark V, and Whippet Tank 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 weapon system, from the initial concept of a steam-powered tank during the Crimean War, to the role the British military played in creating the infamous German Blitzkrieg tactic of World War II. Bolstered by historic photographs and stunning illustrations, author David Fletcher brings us the thrilling history behind British tanks of the First World War.
Series: General Military
Hardcover: 236 pages
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (August 23, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1472817559
ISBN-13: 978-1472817556
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 1 x 9.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
Best Sellers Rank: #107,394 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Books > History > Military > Weapons & Warfare > Conventional > Armored Vehicles #138 in Books > History > Military > World War I
I throughly enjoy reading David Fletcher's books. Full of facts and a little humor mixed in as well. I'd given this a five rating but many of the photos are quite small and the color drawings are a mixed bag. Some are wonderful renderings while other could have been omitted all together. If you're into British tank history don't pass this one up. I did note some confusion on ordering this book some sites way this is only a Great War tanks while others say 1914-1939. This book covers the light tanks to 1939. Looking forward to 1940-1945 Battle Tanks if David is working one one.
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