If you want to find out about the career of a soldier who served in tanks, are researching medals awarded to a tank crew member or just want to know more about a particular regiment squadron or operation, this book will point you in the right direction. Assuming that the reader has little prior knowledge of the history of British armoured forces, Janice Tait and David Fletcher trace their development from their formation during WW1, through WWII and on to their role as an essential part of today's British army. Most importantly, they demonstrate how you can explore this history for yourself. The authors describe the records that are available and show how they can help you to reconstruct the career of a soldier who served in tanks or was connected with them. They also describe the kind of work the soldiers did, the armoured vehicles they worked with, and the men and women they served alongside This accessible, information-packed introduction to the history of British armoured forces will be essential reading and reference for anyone who is researching this aspect of military history. SELLING POINTS: ? Published in association with the Tank Museum ? Concise introduction to the history of the British armoured units ? Guide to tracing the careers of soldiers who served in tanks ? Describes and brings to life each era in the 90 year history of the tank ? Covers tank forces from the Tank Corps to the Royal Armoured Corps ? Information on all the major archives, museums, websites and other sources ILLUSTRATIONS: 50 *
