David Fletcher (military historian)

David Fletcher (born 1940s) is a British military historian specializing in the history of tanks and other armored vehicles. He is a former historian at The Tank Museum, Bovington, where he worked for over forty years. He is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the design, development, and use of tanks, particularly during the First and Second World Wars.

Fletcher's research covers a broad range of topics related to armored warfare, including technical aspects of tank design, the evolution of tank doctrine, and the social and cultural impact of tanks. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his engaging writing style, making complex historical information accessible to a wide audience.

His work includes numerous books, articles, and television appearances. Notable works include "The Great Tank Scandal: British Armour in the Second World War - Part 1," "Mechanised Force: British Mechanisation and the Armoured Formations, 1918-1942," "British Battle Tanks: The First World War," and "The Universal Tank: British Armour in the Second World War." He has also contributed extensively to journals and magazines such as Tankette, the journal of the Tank Museum.

Fletcher's expertise is frequently sought by media outlets and historical organizations, and he has served as a consultant for documentaries and museum exhibitions. He is highly respected within the military history community for his deep knowledge and dedication to preserving and disseminating the history of armored warfare. He retired from his full-time position at The Tank Museum, but continues to research and write.