Tank Man - The Life and Times of Captain Bert Baker

Excellent

Very well written and enjoyable from a family member working from Berts papers

Tanks For The Memory

A fine chronicle of the life of Bert Baker before, during and after the Great War - an ordinary man doing extraordinary things. Stylishly written and meticulously researched, it provides a vivid narrative of the evolution of the tank and the ordeal of the uncomplaining men who had to suffer the hell of being inside one for hours on end. The battle scenes are particularly well painted. A bonus is the study of the pre-war dairy industry in which Bert was employed and the development of the safe milk we all take for granted today. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Wonderfully Informative

Five Stars Excellent This is a very well written book by Jonathan Baker, and thoroughly worth purchasing and reading. Whilst this book also held a personal interest for me due to a close family connection (Bert Baker was my great uncle), I would say that it is a must read for anyone interested in the early history of tanks, the trials and tribulations of their acceptance in the WW1 battlefield environment, and their development thereafter. It is very well researched, very interesting and thoroughly recommended.