The Tank Book: The Definitive Visual History of Armoured Vehicles (Definitive Transport Guides)

The Tank Book: The Definitive Visual History of Armoured Vehicles explores more than 400 tanks and armoured vehicles, charting how these machines have shaped modern warfare. It begins with the origins of the tank in 1916, when the British created the first example, known as “Mother”, designed to withstand enemy fire and force a path through obstacles and barbed wire.

Produced in association with The Tank Museum, this volume presents a wide range of landmark designs, including the German Panzer, the Tiger, the Vickers Medium Mark II, the Centurion and the Hellcat, described as the fastest armoured fighting vehicle ever. It follows the development of heavy artillery and anti-tank weaponry, and references designers such as Sir William Tritton and Mikail Koshkin. Each key model is shown in detailed visuals, with attention to features including armour and weaponry.

Key details

• Definitive visual history of armoured vehicles
• Covers more than 400 tanks and armoured vehicles
• Produced in association with The Tank Museum
• Part of the Definitive Transport Guides series
• Includes models such as the Panzer, Tiger, Centurion and Hellcat

Synopsis

This illustrated guide traces the tank’s evolution from its first appearance in 1916 through major conflicts including two world wars, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War, alongside other wars. It examines how armoured vehicles developed in response to changing battlefields, including advances in heavy artillery and anti-tank weaponry, and highlights the people involved in their design.