Medium Mark A Whippet

by David Fletcher, Henry Morshead (Illustrator)

Overview

A detailed study of the Medium Mark A Whippet – Britain's most successful tank of World War I.

The evolution of the Whippet is examined in detail, from design and development to mechanical details and crew duties, and information on the operational use of the vehicle is drawn from war diaries and battalion records. David Fletcher explores how the Whippet was involved in several well-known incidents: from the clash at Cachy on April 24, 1918, and actions of the 6th Battalion tank known as “Musical Box” on August 8, 1918, to Sewell's Victoria Cross-winning exploits with the 3rd Battalion on August 29, 1918 and the Tank Corps' expedition to Russia.

In addition to this examination of the Mark A Whippet, this illustrated study also features coverage of other Medium tanks up to the end of the war: the Medium B, Medium C, Medium D and the experimental American Studebaker tank.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782004004
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	05/20/2014
Series:	New Vanguard , #207
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

David Fletcher MBE has written a number of books and articles on military subjects and, until his retirement, was the historian at the Tank Museum, Bovington, UK. He has spent over 40 years studying the development of British armoured vehicles during the two World Wars.

Henry Morshead is a design consultant in the European automotive and aerospace sectors, with clients including Jaguar, Bentley, Citroën and Airbus. He is also a technical sponsor of the Bloodhound supersonic car, a former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's.
David Fletcher MBE was born in 1942. He has written many books and articles on military subjects and until his retirement was the historian at the Tank Museum, Bovington, UK. He has spent over 40 years studying the development of British armoured vehicles during the two World Wars and in 2012 was awarded an MBE for services to the history of armoured warfare.
Henry Morshead is the Chief Designer for the Hill HX50 helicopter. He also works in the automotive and bespoke sectors, with clients including BAC Mono and Arrival, and is a STEM Ambassador with the Bloodhound supersonic car project. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Design and Development
Operational History
Conclusion and Analysis

Editorial Reviews

Typical of the series, we are provided with a full development history of the tank as well as its use in combat. There are a goodly number of nice period photos and we are also treated to some excellent art work and illustrations along the way. It's subjects like this that make the New Vanguard series so well received by enthusiasts and this one is no exception. A great read and I know you will learn from it.” —Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com

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