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A Company of Tanks

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A firsthand account of the emergence and employment of tanks, tracing their training, mechanical limitations, and logistical needs alongside vivid reports from engagements such as Bullecourt, the Third Battle of Ypres, Cambrai, Amiens and the push on the Hindenburg Line. The narrative mixes tactical description, reconnaissance notes and candid battlefield impressions, following the unit through rest, re-equipment and evolving tactics, and documents the introduction of carrier tanks and their role in combined operations up to the conflict's conclusion.

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William Henry Lowe Watson

William Henry Lowe Watson was a British author known for his vivid depictions of military life during World War I. His notable works include "A Company of Tanks," which explores the experiences of tank crews in battle, and "Adventures of a Despatch Rider," a narrative that captures the challenges faced by messengers on the front lines. Watson's writing is characterized by its attention to detail and a deep understanding of the human experience in wartime, contributing to the literary heritage of war literature.

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