Includes index.

Color ill. on lining papers.

"100 years of tank warfare."--Title page.

"Features fifty of the key tanks and armored fighting vehicles from 1918 to the present day; includes detailed cutaway artwork and full-color photographs that reveal the inner workings of each tank; packed with facts, development history, and specifications"--P. [4] of cover.

Explore some of history's most significant tanks, including Britain's Little Willy prototype and the Soviet T-34, credited as WWII's most effective and influential design. Discover how tanks evolved as the nature of war changed, and learn all about each tank's key design elements, including its firepower, protection, and mobility. Fascinating cross-sections and close-up photographs reveal the innermost workings of each tank, while the text and helpful fact boxes offer historical context and design specifications.