Tank Action
An Armoured Troop Commander's War 1944–45
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4.5 • 20 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A gripping account of the Second World War, from the perspective of a young tank commander.
In 1944, David Render was a nineteen-year-old second lieutenant fresh from Sandhurst when he was sent to France. Joining the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry five days after the D-Day landings, the combat-hardened men he was sent to command did not expect him to last long. However, in the following weeks of ferocious fighting in which more than 90 per cent of his fellow tank commanders became casualties, his ability to emerge unscathed from countless combat engagements earned him the nickname of the 'Inevitable Mr Render'.
In Tank Action Render tells his remarkable story, spanning every major episode of the last year of the Second World War from the invasion of Normandy to the fall of Germany. Ultimately it is a story of survival, comradeship and the ability to stand up and be counted as a leader in combat.
Customer Reviews
Tank Action
Quite an astonishing and deeply thought provoking read. You don't just read this book, you are taken on the whole journey with the authors. By far the best book I have ever read and it will have you stopping the reflect on everything these brave and courageous young warriors went through and endured coupled with the comradery, banter, humour and compassion as they prepared for and indeed went into the theatre of battle.
We enjoy the freedom we do today as a consequence of the sacrifices that were made, of which a number of us take for granted. For me personally, it has had an outlook changing impact. Thank you.