Product Description

The Matilda was the principal British infantry tank in the early years of World War II. It served with the BEF in France and later in North Africa, where it earned the title ‘Queen of the Desert’. Outclassed by increasingly powerful German anti-tank weapons, it still remained a power in the South-East Pacific, and was kept in service until the end of the war by Australian forces. In this title, David Fletcher deals with Marks I to V. Development and operational history are discussed, along with service in other countries, including Germany and Russia. Numerous variants are also covered, including the prototype ‘Hedgehog’ bunker-busting weapon.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1332866 in Books
• Published on: 1994-01-27
• Released on: 1994-01-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

From the Publisher
The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author
David Fletcher was born in 1942. He has written a number of books and articles on military subjects and is currently the librarian at the Tank Museum, Bovington, UK. He has spent over 30 years studying the development of British armoured vehicles during the two World Wars.

Customer Reviews

Excellent for such a small book
I was pleasantly surprised at the number of photos and some of the obscure variants covered - an excellent "quick" reference book!

Matilda Infantry Tank 1938-45 by David Fletcher
There are many books written about the Armored Fighting Vehicles of the Third Reich and their "victorious" marches through Europe and North Africa. There are also many books written about Rommel and Von Manstein and Guderian, about their "genius" for war. Few books are written regarding the Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles who truly led a victorious march through Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific during the Second World War.
This book, Matilda Infantry Tank 1938-45 by David Fletcher, takes a look at a tank that was designed before the beginning of the war and fought for the winning side. Imagine that!
This book will provide a good overview of the Matilda without being ponderously detailed.
I found this book to be an entertaining and enlightening read.