Great War Tank Mark IV by David Fletcher. Haynes Owners Workshop Manual
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Great War Tank Mark IV by David Fletcher. Haynes Owners Workshop Manual Summary: David Fletcher, a leading historian of British armoured warfare, provides an accessible yet authoritative introduction to the Mark IV tank. Rather than being a literal workshop manual, the book serves as an illustrated guide to the tank's design, operation, battlefield performance, and historical significance. It is especially valuable for military history enthusiasts, model makers, museum visitors, and readers interested in the origins of armoured warfare. Author: David Fletcher Publisher: J.H. Haynes & Co Ltd. Yeovil Year Published: Edition: Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 9780857332424 Dimensions: 27cm x 21cm Notes: About the author. David Fletcher joined the staff of the Bovington Tank Museum in 1982 and served as its historian until retiring in 2012, becoming its longest-serving member of staff. He continued to appear in museum videos after retirement before stepping back from presenting Tank Chats in 2022–23. He was appointed MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2012 for services to the history of armoured warfare, and has authored more than 30 books. Many tank enthusiasts know him best from the Tank Chats series on the Tank Museum's YouTube channel. His presentations combine deep archival research with dry British humour, and he became famous for his distinctive moustache and memorable observations about successful and unsuccessful tank designs. Among military historians and armour enthusiasts, David Fletcher is widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on British tank development during both World Wars. His books remain standard references for researchers, modelers, and museum professionals alike. SKU: VSS / 271 / G / 7536 / 5812 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Near fine Binding: Intact Pages: 160 pages
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