In 1915 a machine christened Little Willie changed the way that wars were fought. Little Willie was a fully tracked armoured vehicle that could break a trench system. Its development was completed in December 1915, but by then it had already been superseded by an improved design, Mother. This was the first rhomboid tank, and the prototype for the Mark 1 which would influence a whole generation of tank building. This book details the development of the Mark I, and its surprise arrival in France in the middle of 1916 during ...
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In 1915 a machine christened Little Willie changed the way that wars were fought. Little Willie was a fully tracked armoured vehicle that could break a trench system. Its development was completed in December 1915, but by then it had already been superseded by an improved design, Mother. This was the first rhomboid tank, and the prototype for the Mark 1 which would influence a whole generation of tank building. This book details the development of the Mark I, and its surprise arrival in France in the middle of 1916 during the closing weeks of the battles of the Somme.
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Very Good Plus. Tall 8vo. 1st Printing. Very good plus no markings or wear except for a light crease on back top corner of cover-1st printing indicated on copyright page.
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Very Good. Size: 7x0x9; 1st printing/1st edition, with complete number line and "first published" statement on CP. Text and illustrations are unmarked, pages bright and crisp. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy. Exterior looks very nice. From a personal collection. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.