Richard Doherty sets out, in his usual, thorough and very readable style, to examine the role of British Armoured Divisions in the Second World War. Highly recommended for all with an interest in the armoured warfare during WW2 or the impact of individual commanders in battle.

Bulletin - Military Historical Society

I don't know about you, but I found this made a pleasant change to read something on British Armoured divisions of WW2 rather than the many we see available on the Panzer Divisions. The author has done an excellent job of looking at the subject from an interesting perspective. The British Army created 11 armoured divisions during WW2, though 2 of them never went into combat, while a third, rather than be disbanded, was re-structured to create the specialist equipment of 79th Armoured Division, 'Hobart's Funnies'.

www.militarymodelling.com

A fascinating new book. Combination of historical narrative and well researched material makes for a highly readable book.

Londonderry Sentinel

Richard Doherty reveals how of the eleven British armoured divisions which were formed during the Second World War, just eight saw action. Also examines the influence of the men who led these formations and the way their characters contributed to the success of failure of operations.

Britain at War

The author has done an excellent job of looking at the subject from an interesting perspective. The British Army created 11 armoured divisions during WW2, though 2 of them never went into combat, while a third, rather than be disbanded, was re-structured to create the specialist equipment of 79th Armoured Division, 'Hobart's Funnies'.

www.militarymodeling.com

Richard Doherty reveals how of the eleven British armoured divisions which were formed during the Second World War, just eight saw action.
Also examines the influence of the men who led these formations and the way their characters contributed to the success of failure of operations.

Britain at War