GIBOT (Jean-Luc) & GORCZYNSKI (Philippe)
Following the Tanks: Cambrai, 20th November-7th December 1917.
1st Eng. Ed., 190pp., 4to, profusely illus. with photos., col. trench maps &c., large fldg. map in end-pocket. VG in dw. Published by the authors, Arras/Cambrai.
1999
#67898
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Superlative, detailed record of Tank Corps ops. during the 1917 battle, inc. details of the activities of most individual tanks, + a record of the excavation of D52, 'Deborah,' in the 1990s. Fine history supported by excellent photos., maps, diagrams &c. (many in colour). Rolls of awards & other detailed appendices. Rare. This copy inscribed by Philippe Gorczynski. The famous tank is now housed in a superb purpose-built, dedicated museum, near Flesquieres. See illustration on our website.
£145
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