Get up close to more than 400 of the most important tanks and armoured vehicles ever built.
The Tank Book is a comprehensive volume tha ttakes you through the most exciting story in recent military history with the development of heavy artillery, anti-tank weaponry, and the men - such as Sir William Tritton and Mikail Koshkin - who designed these awe-inspiring beasts. It shows each key model in stunning detail, highlighting elements such as their armour and weaponry, and so much more!
In 1916, the British built a machine that was impervious to enemy fire, and could dominate the battlefield, crushing obstacles and barbed wire in its path. The first tank, or "Mother" as it was known, had arrived. In The Tank Book you can view it in detail, along with other iconic models, including the German Panzer, the legendary Tiger, the Vickers Medium Mark II, the Centurion, and the Hellcat - the fastest armoured fighting vehicle ever.
Dive deep into the pages of this magnificent book on military history to discover:
- A catalogue with key features of each important vehicle, with detailed profiles and specifications.
- Feature spreads broaden the scope of the book, profiling the designers and manufacturers who created the machines, and charting the evolution of tanks and armoured vehicles over the decades.
- Evocative DPS show tanks in action and capture the furious firepower of armoured warfare.
Produced in association with The Tank Museum, The Tank Book traces the tank's development in response to two world wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, and many other conflicts. If you are interested in modern warfare, The Tank Book is truly unmissable reading!
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Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.
From the birth of the tank to unmanned vehicles and the tanks of the future, The Tank Book offers a truly definitive look at over 400 different tanks, produced in association with The Tank Museum. Take an up-close look at British, US, Russian, and French tanks, meet key designers such as Mikhail Koshkin and Sir William Tritton, and understand the complex mechanisms behind such vehicles as the Centurion, Hellcat, SV Scout, and T-14 Armata. Incredible photographic tours take you inside a variety of tanks, putting you in the seat of some of the most formidable vehicles to ever go to battle in World War II, the Cold War, and beyond. Perfect for anyone with an interest in military history, The Tank Book is the ultimate guide to tanks and their unique past.
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1650grams, ISBN:9780241250310. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798485
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbs8106885191
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbs3115724799
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: wbs4666344311
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Librería: BGV Books LLC, Murray, KY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Exact ISBN match. Immediate shipping. No funny business. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780241250310
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Get up close to more than 400 of the most important tanks and armoured vehicles ever built. The Tank Book is a comprehensive volume tha ttakes you through the most exciting story in recent military history with the development of heavy artillery, anti-tank weaponry, and the men - such as Sir William Tritton and Mikail Koshkin - who designed these awe-inspiring beasts. It shows each key model in stunning detail, highlighting elements such as their armour and weaponry, and so much more! In 1916, the British built a machine that was impervious to enemy fire, and could dominate the battlefield, crushing obstacles and barbed wire in its path. The first tank, or "Mother" as it was known, had arrived. In The Tank Book you can view it in detail, along with other iconic models, including the German Panzer, the legendary Tiger, the Vickers Medium Mark II, the Centurion, and the Hellcat - the fastest armoured fighting vehicle ever. Dive deep into the pages of this magnificent book on military history to discover: - A catalogue with key features of each important vehicle, with detailed profiles and specifications. - Feature spreads broaden the scope of the book, profiling the designers and manufacturers who created the machines, and charting the evolution of tanks and armoured vehicles over the decades. - Evocative DPS show tanks in action and capture the furious firepower of armoured warfare. Produced in association with The Tank Museum, The Tank Book traces the tank's development in response to two world wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, and many other conflicts. If you are interested in modern warfare, The Tank Book is truly unmissable reading! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR008732903
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Librería: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: New. 1st Edition. This mint copy is bound in illustrated, embossed, laminated boards, A dust wrapper is not called for. The text block is unmarked, tight, white, bright and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Pivotal to modern warfare, tanks have dominated the battlefield for over a century. Get up close to more than 400 military colossuses with this definitive visual guide to armoured vehicles. In 1916, the British built a vehicle that could pound the battlefield impervious to enemy fire, crushing obstacles and barbed wire in its path. The first tank, or "Mother" as it was known, had arrived. In The Tank Book you can view it in detail, along with other iconic models including the German Panzer, the legendary Tiger, the Vickers Medium Mark II, the Centurion, and the Hellcat - the fastest armoured fighting vehicle ever. This comprehensive volume takes you through the most exciting story in recent military history with the development of heavy artillery, anti-tank weaponry, and the men - such as Mikail Koshkin and Sir William Tritton - who designed these awe-inspiring beasts. Produced with The Tank Museum, The Tank Book traces the tank's development in response to two world wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War and many other conflicts. It shows each model in detail, highlighting details such as their performance, specification, armour, weaponry, and much more. If you are interested in modern warfare, The Tank Book is truly unmissable reading. Ref CCC 3. Nº de ref. del artículo: 027767
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Librería: Ammareal, Morangis, Francia
Hardcover. Condición: Très bon. Edition 2017. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Very good. Edition 2017. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. Nº de ref. del artículo: H-048-255
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Librería: The Spoken Word, Oxfordshire, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Published by Dorling Kindersley in April 2017, here is the first hardback printing of The Tank Book: The Definitive Visual History of Armoured Vehicles (The Tank Museum) edited by Katie Cavanagh. Embossed decorated pictorial boards, 256 superbly illustrated pages the book is in near fine condition with some bumping to the edges of the boards. The book is extremely heavy and therefore additional postage MUST be applied to areas OUTSIDE the UK as follows: Europe £7, Rest of the World £12. UK postage is as quoted and will be tracked for this item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 12158
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