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Medium Mark a Whippet

By David Fletcher

Medium Mark a Whippet

By David Fletcher

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This title looks at the Medium Mark A Whippet, one of the most successful British tanks of World War I and, when placed alongside existing titles covering the Mark I, Mark IV and Mark V, completes the New Vanguard series' coverage of the major British tanks of the war. 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. The Whippet was involved in several well-known incidents that will be presented in this volume, including the clash at Cachy on April 24, 1918, the actions of the 6th Battalion tank known as "Musical Box" on August 8, 1918, and Sewell's Victoria Cross-winning exploits with the 3rd Battalion on August 29, 1918. Mention will also be made of the Whippet's involvement with the Tank Corps' expedition to Russia. In addition to this examination of the Mark A Whippet is a study of the 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
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
48
Release Date:
2014-05-20
Publication Date:
2014-05-20
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1782003983
ISBN13:
9781782003984
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
167 g
Height:
182 cm
Width:
246 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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