The World's Greatest Tanks: An Illustrated History

The World’s Greatest Tanks features 52 of the best armored fighting vehicles from World War I to the present day. Beginning with the prototype Mark V Male in 1917, the book ranges from World War I, World War II, through the Cold War and up to the highly sophisticated tanks that have seen recent service in wars in the Balkans, Caususus, and Middle East. From the Soviet T-34 and German Panther tanks of World War II to the M1A2 Abrams, Challenger 2 and T-90 of the present day, The World’s Greatest Tanks is an expert examination of the most successful tanks of the past hundred years. Each entry is examined over two spreads and includes a brief description of the tank’s development and history, a color profile artwork, photographs, key features and specifications tables. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, The World’s Greatest Tanks is a colorful guide for the military historian and military technology enthusiast.


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if what you want is a one stop reference for tanks over the last 100 years or so, this will give a varied insight into the variety there has been, and the quest to find that 'right' balance between the three needs of speed, protection and armament in any tank design. The color artwork for each one that forms the cornerstone of each vehicle that is covered makes for an interesting and attractive looking book.
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