delta Posted 18 August , 2023 Share Posted 18 August , 2023 The Tank Museum are publishing a second edition of Trevor Pidgeon's superb reference work about the first tank actions on the Somme (15 and 16 Sep 1916). Trevor wrote and self published this wonderful book in 1995 and it has been out of print for many years - when one of the original copies do appear for sale, it often cost well over three figures. When Trevor's widow Marion died, she gave the copyright of the text to the Tank Museum. Earlier this year, it was agreed that the book should be republished - not as a straight reprint but as a second edition with amendments to Trevor's original text made where new information has come to light The new edition, which will be launched on 15 Sep this year, will be of a similar format to the original -i.e. a hard back, large page (A4+) book, It will contain almost `150 monochrome images, mainly of which were not in the original edition, and two set of colour plates showing the remaining Mark I tank and associated "relics" which are at Bovington, Modern aerial images of the battlefield are also included. The second edition will be published as a single volume - the accompanying large scale maps, each annotated by Trevor showing the locations of the main objectives, units and (where known) the route taken by the tanks, will be in a protective cardboard case which will also protect the cloth covered, hardback volume. The book will only be available through the Tank Museum shop - the price is yet to be announced but I understand it will be under £100. Copes will be available by Christmas and, if you are interested in pre-ordering the book, you can use this link to notify the Museum Staff : https://tankmuseum.org/tanks-at-flers-interest-list Stephen Pope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aengland Posted 22 August , 2023 Share Posted 22 August , 2023 This is good news.... I have a copy of the original set, and it was ground breaking research. Would seriously consider the updated version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 26 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 26 August , 2023 I too have a copy of this, signed by Trevor who was the most delightful of gentlemen. Good to see it’s being republished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aengland Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Great that you met him Michelle... unfortunately I didn't have the honour. Such wonderful books though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 5 October , 2023 Share Posted 5 October , 2023 Just pre-ordered my copy from the Tank Museum shop. Looking forward to reading it, having seen it referenced so many times. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 5 October , 2023 Author Share Posted 5 October , 2023 Thank you Mike Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted 6 October , 2023 Share Posted 6 October , 2023 On 26/08/2023 at 08:44, Michelle Young said: I too have a copy of this, signed by Trevor who was the most delightful of gentlemen. Good to see it’s being republished. A talk by TP was the first WFA event I ever went to. Naturally I bought a signed copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 6 October , 2023 Author Share Posted 6 October , 2023 (edited) @Bermicourt Is your copy still in mint condition or is lt a working copy? Mine, sadly, is rather scruffy and full of sources of additional info Currently working on the revised Field Guides, each of which will include a QR code link to Google maps, for the new edition Here is the box cover for the new edition Edited 6 October , 2023 by delta Inability to write cogent English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted 7 October , 2023 Share Posted 7 October , 2023 It’s in mint condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 7 October , 2023 Author Share Posted 7 October , 2023 Well done indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 25 December , 2023 Author Share Posted 25 December , 2023 I am very pleased to tell you that the new edition is available through the Tank Museum, shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 26 December , 2023 Share Posted 26 December , 2023 If there ever was a good reason to hop over the pond and visit the Tank Museum, then this is it... question is however: how do I fit this in my Working/walking/riding schedule??? M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyH Posted 26 December , 2023 Share Posted 26 December , 2023 (edited) Mine arrived as promised a week or so before Christmas. Duly opened it yesterday on Christmas day, a very nicely produced and presented book. I even get an acknowledgement as a 'supporter of the re-publishing'. Just need to read it now! Mike. Edited 26 December , 2023 by MikeyH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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