Coach House Partners Story of the Tank (150x150 hardback)

Explore the evolution of armoured warfare with the Coach House Partners Story of the Tank Book. This compact hardback examines the development of the tank from its origins in the First World War through to the advanced main battle tanks used today.Illustrated with high‑quality photographs, the book explains how tanks were first introduced to overcome the stalemate of trench warfare, before evolving rapidly through changes in technology, tactics and battlefield roles. It traces the impact of armoured divisions during the Second World War and follows the continued advancement of tank design into the modern era, where vehicles such as the Abrams, Leopard, Challenger, Merkava and T‑90 represent the pinnacle of armoured engineering.Featuring profiles of 50 of the most important and influential tanks from 1914 to the present day, the book combines historical context with technical insight. It also explores how tanks continue to adapt in response to modern threats, making this an engaging and informative read for those interested in military history and engineering. Finished in a high‑quality hardcover format, it’s ideal for both reading and display.Format: Hardcover.Size: 15(H) x 15(W) cm.

The tank was born to break the deadlock of World War I’s Western Front, where trench-based defence in depth — barbed wire, machine guns and artillery — had led to immense loss of life. Dogged by mechanical unreliability and early misuse, postwar development of technology and tactics saw the Germans open World War II with the devastating Blitzkrieg — lightning war — in which armoured divisions led the way. Tanks dominated the battlefields of World War II and have continued to develop, reaching their apogee in the MBTs of the biggest military industrial complexes — the US Abrams, German Leopard, British Challenger, Israeli Merkava and Russian T90. Today, in a world of asymmetric warfare, tanks may dominate the battlefield, but infantry rocket weapons and anti-tank helicopters have evened things up and ensure that tanks must develop further to meet changing threats. Learn about the changing face of tank warfare through the 50 most important, iconic vehicles from 1914 to today. Gift for Father’s Day, Christmas or a Birthday!