The Great Tank Scandal

Very interesting read, gained a good deal of knowledge. Will get the second part.

A very involving book indeed - to an aero- history - man just beginning his armour-educaton.
I do like the technical illustrations as well as the photographs although the sans-serif typeface is a little light for easy reading. No matter, I shall soon order part two "The Universal Tank" and then perhaps go back in time with the "Mechanical Force".
Very nice productions and congratulations for reprinting them. Chapeau!

Very interesting coverage of trying times with many failures along the way but advances were being made in all the important areas though some too late to take part in the conflict.

David Fletcher writes about the penny pinching and treasury interference which left the British army ill equipped for the first half of WW2 despite the lead they had after the great war. He writes in his usual erudite and entertaining manner, an excellent book.

David Fletcher reveals an encyclopaedic grasp of the subject of British armour in WW2. Armoured cars feature quite heavily in this account - being extensively employed in the reconnaissance role throughout the War. His insights into the Tank Boards and the limitations placed on British industry during these crucial years, are most educational. It becomes clear that the incompatible personalities of key figures in tank design policy, were as great a hindrance to progress as the shortsighted policies of successive inter-War governments. Anybody seeking to broaden their understanding of this complex topic, should read this book.