The Tank in Action During the First World War

Possibly THE book of the tank during the Great War<br><br>This is a very substantial and important book. Quite simply anyone interested in the history of tank warfare should read and own it for it is essential. It was written by a British tank commander of the Great War who has given us a comprehensive account of tanks as machines and tanks at war. First it is an account of the creation and development of the tank. Second it describes the war of the tank in all its theatres of operation including the Western Front the Middle East and including the French and German forces. Third it provides an insight into armaments armour maintenance breakdown and battle damage recovery and into many aspects of keeping an early armoured squadron operational. Fourth it offers an excellent history of the engagements of British tanks and finally it is a brilliant eyewitness account of the tank of the Great War in action-from one who was personally involved-including much battle description dialogue and anecdotal incident. A successful book in every way.