Death by Design: The Fate of British Tank Crews in the Second World War

Beale, who served with the 9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment from 1943 to 1945, argues that Britain’s tank crews were poorly prepared for battle during WWII, particularly compared with German and Soviet tank forces. He reviews British tank development up to 1945 and attempts to identify the causes behind Britain’s lack of preparation, including major international events from 1919 to 1939, the British government’s response to those events, and the development of tank doctrine and weaponry. Distributed by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)