British Armoured Divisions and their Commanders, 1939-1945
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British Armoured Divisions and their Commanders, 1939-1945

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British Armoured Divisions and their Commanders, 1939-1945 Author:Richard Doherty Language:English Format:Hardcover Dimensions:6" x 9" Pages:224 Photos:16pp b/w plates Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781848848382 Item No. 9781848848382 A total of eleven British armored divisions were formed during the 1939-1945 war but, as this highly informative book reveals, just eight saw action.In 1940, only 1st Armored Division faced the overwhelming German blitzkrieg and it was in the North African desert that the armored division concept came of age. The terrain was ideal for armored warfare and six divisions of 8th Army fought Rommel’s panzers to a standstill. Three were disbanded prior to the invasion of Sicily and Italy. D-Day saw the Guards Armored, the Desert Rats, 11th and the unique 79th Armored Divisions in action.Of particular interest is the influence of the men who led these formations and the way th

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