This is an amazingly detailed account of the first use of tanks in war at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette , the Somme, on 15th September 1916. Large format. Slight handling wear to laminated boards. Signed by Author on first title page. Vol 1 247 pages, bibliography, appendices, numerous colour and b/w illustrations, sketch maps/plans. Vol 2 with 12 sketch maps/plans. Uncommon.