Overview

A compact guide to 40 of iconic tanks which have shaped the face of modern warfare. Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionise warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition.

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9781849082228

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As a low-cost tank primer it'll take some beating -- Classic Military Vehicle Magazine

.. .an excellent book for the beginner and one that will come in handy for the more knowledgeable tank enthusiast as well. -Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness

"""...an excellent book for the beginner and one that will come in handy for the more knowledgeable tank enthusiast as well."" --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness"

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Published in association with the Tank Museum in Britain.

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