**This illustrated reference contains everything you want to know about all the important tanks from 1916 to the present.*Featuring detailed illustrations and color photographs, Tanks * is a comprehensive, chronological study of the key tanks and armored fighting vehicles built since they were first...

**This illustrated reference contains everything you want to know about all the important tanks from 1916 to the present.*Featuring detailed illustrations and color photographs, Tanks * is a comprehensive, chronological study of the key tanks and armored fighting vehicles built since they were first used in World War I. Every entry gets three-four pages and includes a design and development history, full specs, and cutaway artwork labeled with items of interest; accompanying photos show both the tank's interior and exterior. All the major tank types are highlighted--among them the Tiger, Panther, T-72, and M1 Abrams--making this a must-have volume for modelers, military historians, and tank enthusiasts.