Tank: The Definitive Visual History of Armored Vehicles (DK Definitive Transport Guides)

A visual guide to the history of tanks, "Tank" tells the full history of tanks through stunning photography and informative text.

From the early Mark Is of World War I to the T-34 of World War II to the cutting-edge M1 Abrams of today, "Tank" showcases the most famous (or infamous) armored fighting vehicles in history. Packed full of tanks, armored vehicles, personnel carriers, and anti-tank weaponry, "Tank" combines comprehensive photographic spreads with in-depth histories of key manufacturers and specially commissioned visual tours of the most iconic examples of their kind. The featured vehicles are placed in their wider context, along with with tactical and technological improvements, and the impact of the tank on the evolution of battlefield and military strategy.

"Tank" charts the evolution of the tank over the past century, covering over 450 tanks and military vehicles from all over the world. Look through the history of tanks and explore the form and function of a weapon that changed history. Learn the different vehicles' weight, size, country of origin, and time of use through in-depth profiles.

An essential visual history, "Tank" provides a complete and exciting overview to the iconic vehicles that changed history.