"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, Caucasus 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, "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 photos, "Tanks" is a colorful guide for the military historian and military technology enthusiast.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Haskew, Michael E.
Title
Tanks. World's Greatest Armoured Fighting Vehicles from World War I to the Present
Details
English text, 200 photos and colour profiles. 224 pages.
