British Battle Tanks

This lavishly illustrated volume details the design, development, and operational history of British tanks from the end of World War II through to the present day.

British Battle Tanks, the last in a four-part series on British battle tanks covering the whole history of British armoured warfare, concentrates on those vehicles that have served following the end of World War II up to the present day.

Starting with the Centurion, the book explores those types that equipped the armoured divisions lined up on the German plains to resist any potential Soviet offensive, as well as their service in Korea and Suez, including notable models such as the Chieftain and Conqueror. The title also covers modern tanks like the Challenger 2, which are still in service today.

Covering the many variants of these and other tanks in British service, as well as their deployments around the world, including in Afghanistan and Iraq, this illustrated volume is a comprehensive guide to the development of British tanks since the Second World War.