Tanks and Trenches: First Hand Accounts of Tank Warfare in the First World War

Book Overview

The vivid accounts in this book are taken from the early days of tank warfare and give an idea of the crucial role that tanks played in breaking the murderous stalemate on the Western Front. This influence was acknowledged by friend and foe alike and, while not decisive, it certainly hastened the end of that dreadful conflict, saving thousands of Allied lives and ushering in a new era of mechanised warfare. David Fletcher, the editor, draws his material...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752449362
• ISBN13: 9780752449364
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"