About this book
Life in a Tank by Richard Haigh plunges listeners into the muddy, claustrophobic world of early armored warfare on the Western Front. A candid military memoir and piece of history, Haigh’s account traces his move from the 2nd Royal Berkshire Regiment to the newly formed Tank Corps after tanks first appeared in battle in 1916.
Haigh, commissioned from Sandhurst and later awarded the Military Cross, describes the grit of training, the mechanical challenges of early tanks, and the tense rhythm of moving up the line between 1916 and the armistice in 1918. Part eyewitness report, part reflective war story, the narrative captures daily life inside a tank, the camaraderie and discipline of crews, and the evolving tactics that marked the dawn of armored warfare. Throughout, Haigh balances vivid frontline scenes with thoughtful commentary on leadership, technology, and the philosophy of war.
Ideal for listeners who love World War I history, military memoirs, and war stories about innovation under fire, this audiobook offers an immersive, authoritative portrait of the Tank Corps’ beginnings and the men who learned to fight from within steel machines.
