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See moreA rare insight into acquiring, owning and operating this fighting machine, using the UK's Tank Museum's Tiger 131 - the only Tiger I in the world that has been restored to full running order.
• A unique insight into the history, development and production of the Tiger I • Includes an examination of the tank’s role in the war and how it achieved it fearsome reputation • Remarkable insights and first-hand accounts from German crewmen and British restorers
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Tiger Tank (Icon) delves deep into the history and operation of the German Tiger I, the most feared battle tank of the Second World War. Renowned for its formidable 8.8cm gun and impenetrable defensive armour, the Tiger I was a technological marvel and a behemoth on the battlefield. This meticulously researched book offers readers an unprecedented look at the experience of acquiring, owning, and operating one of these iconic fighting machines, through the unique lens of the UK's Tank Museum's Tiger 131 – the only Tiger I in the world restored to full running order.
Through detailed descriptions and vivid historical context, the book provides an insightful exploration into the maintenance and driving of the Tiger I. Readers are transported back to wartime Germany, with personal recollections from German tank crewmen who operated this 57-ton giant in combat. These firsthand accounts bring the harsh realities of tank warfare to life, making the book a compelling read for history enthusiasts and military aficionados alike.
Authored by a team of experts directly involved in the strip-down and rebuild of the Tiger I at the Tank Museum, the book combines academic rigour with practical insights. David Fletcher, a historian, prolific author, and world expert on tanks, joins forces with David Willey, a curator with extensive knowledge of military vehicles, and Mike Hayton, the workshop manager responsible for the restoration project. Other contributors include volunteers Darren Hayton and Stevan Case, Mike Gibb of the SdKfz Military Vehicle Foundation, and David Schofield, a specialist in forensic science.
The collaboration of these experts results in an authoritative resource that not only covers the mechanical aspects of the Tiger I but also delves into the strategic and historical significance of its use during the war. Each section of the book is rich with diagrams, photographs, and detailed descriptions that offer a comprehensive understanding of what made the Tiger I such a formidable presence on the battlefield.
Originally published in a larger manual format, the Icon titles have now been reproduced in a smaller, more accessible size while retaining all the valuable information. Tiger Tank (Icon) is an essential addition to the collection of any military history enthusiast, model builder, or anyone fascinated by the engineering feats of the Second World War.
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Tiger Tank (Icon) by David Fletcher, Michael Hayton, and Steven Vase is lauded for its detailed research and comprehensive coverage of the Tiger tank's development and operational history. Reviewers appreciate the authors' expertise and the book's extensive use of photographs and diagrams, making it a valuable resource for history and military enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9781785216879
Publisher: Haynes Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 February 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Illustration: 225 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Other The Tank Museum Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 174.0mm
Height: 222.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 164
About the Author
The book was written by a team of experts from the Tank Museum who were closely involved with the strip-down and rebuild of the Tiger I. David Fletcher is a historian, a prolific author and a world expert on tanks. David Willey is a curator, and Mike Hayton is workshop manager. Other members of the writing team include volunteers Darren Hayton and Stevan Case, Mike Gibb of the SdKfz Military Vehicle Foundation and David Schofield, a specialist in forensic science.
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