Death by Design: The Fate of British Tank Crews in the Second World War
Death by Design: The Fate of British Tank Crews in the Second World War
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Book Description
The author, a soldier with Britain's 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment at the Battle of Normandy, examines the fiasco behind wartime British tank design. He charges members of the wartime government with thousands of deaths caused by their incompetence, indecision, and ignorance.
About the Author
Peter Beale witnessed first hand the tragedies described in his book while serving as an officer in the 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment. He saw action at the battle of Normandy and was part of the push into Germany in 1944-45.
Death by Design: The Fate of British Tank Crews in the Second World War,Peter Beale,Sutton,0750910593,Armored Land Forces,Europe - Great Britain - General,History,History - Military / War,Military,Military - World War II,Military History - World War II,Military Science
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