The Complete Catalogue of British Tanks, 9781914929038
Hardcover
A century of British tank design: triumphs, failures, and fascinating facts.

The Complete Catalogue of British Tanks

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  • Hardcover

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    5 December 2022

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Summary

As the nation that conceived the first tank more than a hundred years ago, Britain has a long and fascinating series of tank designs to its credit. Despite a period of apathy from the relevant authorities about the value of tanks, which led to its grateful reliance on American-made models during the Second World War, Britain bounced back to become an important innovator once again - notably with the development of the still-secret Chobham armour for the 1980s.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781914929038
ISBN-10:1914929039
Author:James Taylor
Publisher:Herridge & Sons Ltd
Imprint:Herridge & Sons Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:5 December 2022
Weight:852g
Dimensions:270mm x 210mm
About The Author

James Taylor

James Taylor has been writing about motoring history since the 1970s; he has written well over 100 books and spent ten years as the editor of Land Rover Enthusiast magazine. He has written very widely for both magazines and books on motoring subjects but has specialized in the history of Rover cars and Land Rovers. He has owned four Range Rovers as well as a variety of other cars and continues to write for the motoring press both at home and abroad. His previous books include Rover V8 - The Story of the Engine, Factory-Original Ford Capri Mk1, Factory-Original Mercedes SL, Factory-Original Aston Martin DB4/5/6 and Factory-Original Mini Mk1 & Mk2. James lives in rural Oxfordshire with his wife and the younger two of his four children, surrounded by books about cars, and usually with something old and interesting in his garage.

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