British Armoured Divisions and Their Commanders, 1939-1945

by Richard Doherty

A total of eleven British armored divisions were formed during the 1939-1945 war but, as this highly informative book reveals, just eight saw action.

In 1940, only 1st Armored Division faced the overwhelming German blitzkrieg and it was in the North African desert that the armored division concept came of age. The terrain was ideal for armored warfare and six divisions of 8th Army fought Rommel's panzers to a standstill. Three were disbanded...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848848382
• ISBN13: 9781848848382
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.3"