Leonardo DaVinci may have been the first to conceive and design an armored vehicle, but it wasnt until WWI that the British first employed a tank in combat. Since then, tanks have evolved significantly, and remain an integral element of strategic land warfare. Now you can discover these remarkable vehicles inside and out through this unique new reference book. Get a glimpse of life on the front lines! Explore some of historys most significant tanks, including Britains Little Willy prototype and the Soviet T-34, credited as WWIIs most effective and influential design. Discover how tanks evolved as the nature of war changed, and learn all about each tanks key design elements, including its firepower, protection, and mobility. Fascinating cross-sections and close-up photographs reveal the innermost workings of each tank, while the text and helpful fact boxes offer historical context and design specifications.
