{"title":"Hamish de Bretton-Gordon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamish de Bretton-Gordon\u003c\/strong\u003e offers compelling insights into military history, blending detailed knowledge with gripping narrative. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eTank Command\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the complexities of warfare with clarity and precision, appealing to readers fascinated by strategic and personal aspects of military life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched accounts that illuminate the realities of combat and command, enriched by an engaging and authoritative voice. De Bretton-Gordon's books provide both historical context and vivid storytelling, making them a valuable addition for enthusiasts of history and military studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tank-command-by-hamish-de-bretton-gordon-9781035437627","title":"Tank Command","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho would have thought that steel boxes with guns would endure as the stalwart of the battlefield for over a hundred years? For all the new trickery and wizardry of the modern fight, the tank's ability to pack a huge punch at up to 3000 metres, protected by steel, ceramics and now, electronics, is still the most reliable and durable weapon in the military toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this thrilling new book, former tank commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE offers a unique and timely exploration of the evolution of the tank, on and off the battlefield. Written in close collaboration with the world-renowned Tank Museum, it brings the thrill of hardware together with the sweep of history, telling the tank's origin story on the battlefields of World War I, charting its primacy during World War II, and analysing its critical role in modern warfare, whether in the Gulf (where Hamish served) or on the new Ukrainian and Russian front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the MARK IV at the battle of Cambrai to the Challenger 2 in Ukraine, discover the characters who sat at the helm of these iron chariots and what they saw, those who innovated the machine to continue the tank's prominence despite numerous attempts to write it off, and why it remains critical to success in battle even in today's era of drones and cyber warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of hours commanding Chieftains, Challenger 1s, and Challenger 2s, Hamish is the leading authority on the subject, and \u003ci\u003eTank Command\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential addition to any military history reader's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47711967248620,"sku":"9781035437627","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035437627-tank-command.jpg?v=1780738433"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hamish-de-bretton-gordon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}