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Burning Steel

A Tank Regiment at War, 1939-45
By Peter Hart
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Burning Steel by Peter Hart is a gripping exploration of the intense realities of warfare during World War II. The book focuses on the experiences of tank crews and the challenges they faced amidst the chaos of battle. Through vivid storytelling and detailed accounts, it provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the human aspects behind military operations.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intense human experiences of the soldiers during wartime and the strategic intricacies of military operations. Peter Hart's engaging storytelling and in-depth research might captivate those interested in personal narratives intertwined with historical events, offering an insightful look into the lives and challenges faced by military personnel.

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Burning Steel

A close-up at the sharp end of armoured warfare

A close-up at the sharp end of armoured warfare

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Burning Steel is the story of a tank regiment: the 2nd Fife and Forfar Yeomanry in the Second World War. Raw and visceral personal recollections from the men themselves recall some of the most dramatic and horrific scenes imaginable.

The sheer nerve-wracking tension of serving in highly inflammable Sherman tanks, the sudden impact of German shells, the desperate scramble to bail out, and the awful fate of those who couldn't. Even if they made it out of the tank, they were still vulnerable to being brutally cut down by German infantry.

Yet amidst these horrors, the humanity of these men shines through. As we follow in their tracks, through letters, diaries, and eye-witness accounts, they will change how we think about tank warfare forever.

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Burning Steel by Peter Hart is praised for its raw and visceral depiction of military action, providing a narrative from those who experienced it. The book effectively combines multiple voices into a cohesive story, detailing the harsh reality of modern warfare. It immerses readers in the experiences of soldiers in tanks, capturing the dramatic and often horrific nature of their battles.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788166409

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Illustration: maps

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 496

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Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Peter Hart

About the Author

Peter Hart was the oral historian at the Imperial War Museum for nearly 40 years. A prolific military history author, he has appeared in various television programmes, acted as a guide for the army, runs his own battlefield tour company and has a successful weekly podcast series Pete & Gary's Military History.

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