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Tank Men (Hardcover)

by Robert Kershaw (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 480 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General (3 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340923474
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340923474
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 105,496 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A highly original and valuable piece of military history. It ought to transform our idea of the Second World War, it has mine...a marvellous and origninal book based on the most detailed research.' (Sir John Keegan )

"Very well written, with excellent photographs, it's an indispensable addition to the body of knowledge about modern warfare." (South Wales Argus )

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The First World War saw the birth of the modern tank, the fighting machine that has fascinated generations and become an icon in its own right.

And yet their crews are often overlooked. In fact their contribution to the wars was immeasurable, and their lives were often extraordinary. The history of the tank was a race to improve the technology of these metal leviathans, and the results weren’t always to the benefit of the crews – daily they risked death and injury not only at the hands of the enemy but also from their own tank. Now for the first time Robert Kershaw brings to life the grime, the grease and the fury of a pitched tank battle, as well as the camaraderie and the fascinating detail of everyday life living and fighting in these fearsome machines.

Drawing on newly researched eyewitness accounts of the hidden stories behind crucial battles of the twentieth century, TANK MEN is vivid history at its very best.



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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, no other word for it..., 19 April 2008
By Bobby Smith (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Wow! This is the book that sees Robert Kershaw take a deserved place at the top table of military historians in the UK. With the publication of 'Tank Men' he fully deserves to sit next to John Keegan, Richard Holmes, etc. 'Tank Men' is an outstanding book - full of interesting stories from men on the front line - from many different nationalities. Concentrating on the two world wars, Mr Kershaw manages to achieve the difficult task of breathing new life into subjects such as, Kursk, The Blitzkrieg in the West and the Desert campaign. Warning! This is not a book full of cliches. Oh no. Instead it is a thought provoking, respectful collection of interviews and concise historical narrative. In short a book that anyone interested in military history should buy. Truly an outstanding read (I finished my copy in three days - it was so good.)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stark reality, 20 Jul 2008
By Oneandall (Oxford, UK) - See all my reviews
A book for all politicians to read, especially before sending men off to war. It has changed my perception of the pain, exhaustion and pure terror of a near century of warfare; for example I had read accounts about the battle of Beda Fomm but they certainly did not prepare me for this description of harrowing reality. Although there is a concentration on the men, the material is adequately explained even for those with little preknowledge. There are one or two errors but the do not reduce the 5 stars this books deserves.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating account of the lives of the men who fought in tanks, 21 Jun 2008
By J. Bennett (SE, UK) - See all my reviews
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Covering both the period from the introduction of tanks during the First World War up to the end of the Second World War the book is a fascinating and well written account of the lives of the men who fought in tanks. This is given by using the history of the tank almost as a backdrop to the experiences of tank men with the use of a lot first hand accounts and thoughts of these men. Two of the main themes are how man and machine with either helped or hinder by the tank's design and also the effect on the tank men of being either above of below the technology curve of tank development. This can be dramatically be seen by the Americans crews belief that a Sherman was more than a match for the likes of a Panther or Tiger which was soon changed when they actually encounter one. As a follow on to this it is also interesting how the British managed to be left behind in tank design until the end of WWII while the Germans forged ahead from the primitive Panzer I to producing some of the most technically advanced tanks of WWII in just a few short years.

So if you want an insight into the lives of the men who fought in tanks this is highly recommended and the only warning is that this is the not the history of tanks and so is relatively light on their development and technical aspects.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
I cannot fault this book. It is very well written, a real page turner! I have read Mr Kershaw's books before and his style of writing really carries you along. Read more
Published 14 days ago by zama64

4.0 out of 5 stars Good narrative, shame about the publisher's omissions
I agree with other reviewers about the writing and the historical content which are excellent. However, I noted that the index contains references in roman numerals, which have no... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. J. Snowden

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but not a classic
I've read Mr kershaw's books on the Market Garden operations and D-Day and I rate them highly. The combination of eye witness accounts and a fresher look at the whole battles, not... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Blackheart

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