British Mark IV Tank: No. 133 (New Vanguard) - Softcover

Fletcher, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184603082X ISBN 13: 9781846030826

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The formidable Mark IV tank was pitted against the German Army from 1917 until the end of World War I. This book reveals the important role the tank played in the historic battle of Cambrai in 1917 as well as the first ever tank-versus-tank actions against German A7Vs. In awe of British technology, the Germans actively captured, salvaged and repaired Mark IVs for deployment against the Allies. Using rare photographs and detailed artwork, David Fletcher explores the Mark IV's design and development, its variants and accessories, and brings to life its exciting deployment on the battlefields of World War I.

About this title

Book Description:

The legendary Mark IV tank was among the first ever mass produced tank deployed in large numbers on a battlefield and witnessed one of the first tank duels in history.

Synopsis:

Amongst the first ever mass-produced tanks in history, the British Mk IV has been classified as one of the most successful heavy tanks to have fought in World War I. It proved its worth at the landmark battle of Cambrai in November 1917, when 460 Mark IVs were deployed for the first time against the enemy with great effect. Arguably changing the nature of warfare on the Western Front, the Mark IV was one of the first vehicles in the world to partake in a tank duel when, in 1918, it met the German A7V in combat. Drawing on a wealth of previously unpublished photographs and new information on its operational abilities, this fascinating exploration of the British Mk IV tank provides a detailed account of this crucial vehicle, its variants, and its deployment on the battlefields of the Great War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 184603082X
• ISBN 13: 9781846030826
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Bryan Tony