Crisp R. Brazen Chariots. An Account of Tank Warfare in the Western Desert November-December 1941

New York: Norton/Bantam, 1959 (reprint 1978). - 233 pgs. The classic account of armored warfare in North Africa. Major Robert Crisp D.S.O., M.C., gives his personal story of two weeks in the Sidi Rezegh battles during Operation Crusader. He commanded Honey (U.S. Stuart) tanks in 3rd Royal Tank Regiment. For him the battle was not an even match as the Germans had several significant advantages in weapons. With six tanks shot out from under him but still committed to fight on, Crisp is an example of how the British army could fight the Afrikakorps to a standstill.