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Author Michael Green takes on the topic of tanks, not any particular tank, but takes a step back and looks at the why and how of each principal armor developer's tank design philosophy...The title is loaded with many color and some period black and white photos providing a nice look at the tanks and some of their interiors to illustrate the design and operational philosophies that led from one tank design to the next as experience and technology paved the way to more powerful combat systems.This is a well-written book that will provide a unique look into the history and evolution of tank design from World War I to present. This title is highly recommended--Cyber Modeller Online--This is a very informative, generalized book about tanks of all nations from conception, through war and now in peacetime --Armour Modelling and Preservation Society, December 2008

There have been numerous books written about tanks from the past to present. Well, here is another one. This time from AFV author Michael Green. This book covers the main players in tank development namely, Great Britain, United States, Germany, France and Russia. Each country is historically covered in a precise and abbreviated chronological manner touching on tanks that played a significant role either in battle or technological development. Something that I noticed that was interesting reading were the 'tank facts' that tell something about a particular technology or tank itself. Some of these facts range from vehicle specifications to technological advances and terminology. The quality of color and black/white photos are very good. Most of these tank photos are those already on display (static or running) at various museums around the world. I found some of these photos to be unique and very interesting. This is a good book for quick reference and facts. I recommend it to the tank buff looking for precise information and not a long drawn out reading. Tank modelers would also benefit from the color photos to replicate paint schemes and markings. --Internet Modeller, December 2008

From its original introduction to European battlefields in World War I, down to the present day, the tank has been an integral part of armored warfare. In Tanks, Michael Green (with the assistance of James D. Brown and Christophe Vallier) has written a beautifully illustrated and informative history of the evolution of tank design from its earliest incarnations to modern productions....Tanks packs its 192 pages with solid information organized into chapters showcasing British, French; German; American and Russian Tanks. Of special note is the concluding chapter on 'Tanks from Other Nations'. Tanks is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library military history reference collections and supplemental reading lists --military online

From its original introduction to European battlefields in World War I, down to the present day, the tank has been an integral part of armored warfare. In 'Tanks', Michael Green (with the assistance of James D. Brown and Christophe Vallier) has written a beautifully illustrated and informative history of the evolution of tank design from its earliest incarnations to modern productions. Among the tanks featured in dramatic detail are the American M4 Sherman and M48 Patton; the American M1 Abrams; the German Panther and German Tiger E; the Russian T34 and T55; the Russian T72; the British Centurion; the French AMX-13; and the Israeli Merkava III. Enhanced with 208 color photographs and 52 b/w photos, 'Tanks' packs its 192 pages with solid information organized into chapters showcasing British, French; German; American and Russian Tanks. Of special note is the concluding chapter on 'Tanks from Other Nations'. 'Tanks' is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library Military History reference collections and supplemental reading lists. --Midwest book review

From its original introduction to European battlefields in World War I, down to the present day, the tank has been an integral part of armored warfare. In Tanks, Michael Green (with the assistance of James D. Brown and Christophe Vallier) has written a beautifully illustrated and informative history of the evolution of tank design from its earliest incarnations to modern productions....Tanks packs its 192 pages with solid information organized into chapters showcasing British, French; German; American and Russian Tanks. Of special note is the concluding chapter on 'Tanks from Other Nations'. Tanks is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library military history reference collections and supplemental reading lists --Midwest book review, Dec 2008