To the Fore with the Tanks! - Westerman, Percy F.
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Percy Francis Westerman (1876 - 22 February 1959) was a prolific author of children's literature, many of his books adventures with military and naval themes. He was born in Portsmouth, England in 1876, and educated at Portsmouth Grammar School, before taking up a clerical appointment at Portsmouth Dockyard at the age of twenty. He married Florence Wager, of Portsmouth, in 1900. Always keen sailors, they spent part of their honeymoon sailing in the Solent. Their son, John F.C. Westerman, born in 1901, also wrote adventure books for boys. (wikipedia.org)

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Percy Francis Westerman (1876 - 22 February 1959) was a prolific author of children's literature, many of his books adventures with military and naval themes. He was born in Portsmouth, England in 1876, and educated at Portsmouth Grammar School, before taking up a clerical appointment at Portsmouth Dockyard at the age of twenty. He married Florence Wager, of Portsmouth, in 1900. Always keen sailors, they spent part of their honeymoon sailing in the Solent. Their son, John F.C. Westerman, born in 1901, also wrote adventure books for boys. (wikipedia.org)
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Percy F. Westerman (1876-1959) was a British author renowned for his adventure novels, many of which focused on themes of heroism, military service, and technological innovation. His books, popular among young readers, often centered around daring heroes navigating thrilling challenges in maritime, military, and aviation contexts. Westerman's works reflected the spirit of early 20th-century British imperialism and the emerging technologies of war. His novels, including The Sea Scouts of the "Petrel", 'Gainst the Might of Spain, and The Dreadnought of the Air, captured both historical events and contemporary military advancements, such as the Spanish Armada and early airship warfare. Westerman also wrote about British colonial ventures in Building the Empire, which focused on the North-West Frontier. His writing was characterized by action-packed plots, technical detail, and a strong sense of duty and bravery. Westerman's legacy endures in his contributions to boys' adventure fiction and his exploration of military and technological themes.