Tanks (since 1945): Books - History, Types and Construction

Modern Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles (Vital Guide)

The world's heavy mobile fighting vehicles are described and illustrated in this Vital Guide. Tanks and armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) play a crucial role in most military operations and their most important features are listed here.
You will find specifications of crew, armament, ammunition, dimensions, weight, power-plant, performance and armour for every one of the many weapons systems featured. Details of operational function and combat service help to explain the merits and military potential of each type.

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Light Tanks and Heavily Armed Combat Vehicles - Recognition Handbook

This book regroups, for the first time, all light tanks and heavy weapons vehicles, with chains or wheels, from the world over and their many modernisations and modifications along with the technical characterictics of each and every model.
Enriched with more than 350 photos, it reveals the history of each vehicle along with precise dates and a time-table showing when they were put into service.
This handbook allows the precise identication of a vehicle from an image even partial. A serie of four tests allow you to evaluate your current level and improve your knowledge on the matter.

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International Tank Development from 1970 (Fact File)

Chronological overview of the most important battle tanks, which have been put into service since 1970.

Per type this book features a photo, a description and technical data.

English edition of the German Typenkompass book "Kampfpanzer - Internationale Entwicklungen ab 1970".

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Chars d'assaut

This illustrated book presents modern tanks, essential pillars of offensive land operations. They are distinguished by their mobility on various terrains and their ability to fire accurately on the move. Recent conflicts have confirmed their effectiveness despite high costs - between three and six million euros - and a weight of up to sixty tons.

While the majority of nations have tanks, their number and quality vary considerably. Some have a few dozen, while others have thousands depending on their strategic needs and economic capacities.

The book analyzes in particular the American M1 Abrams, the result of a long technological evolution and considerable financial investments, as well as the Israeli Merkava, designed thanks to the military experience of this country to offer exceptional performances.

It also covers the Soviet T-series tanks, which were widely produced during the Cold War. At the time, quantity was more important than quality, but recent technological advances have allowed some models to reach a level comparable to the most advanced Western tanks.

With detailed illustrations and descriptions, this book offers a clear and comprehensive overview of modern tanks and their evolution.

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Véhicules de combat

This illustrated book explores infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), essential to accompany tanks on the battlefield. Equipped with tracks, these vehicles offer great mobility capabilities, extended autonomy and high speed to advance effectively. They are equipped with powerful cannons and missiles capable of confronting enemy forces.

Recent conflicts, such as in Iraq, have confirmed the effectiveness of tracked vehicles, despite their high costs and demanding maintenance. This technology remains at the heart of future developments, like the Spanish Pizarro program, which combines modernity and performance.

The book also presents less advanced but still essential IFV models in many armies. Illustrated and informative, it offers a clear overview of modern combat vehicles, highlighting their key role in current military operations and their technological evolution.

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Kampfpanzer - Internationale Entwicklungen ab 1970 (Typenkompass)

The 1970s saw the start of a major upheaval in tank construction. New technologies, combat helicopters, guided missiles and new types of ammunition reduced the value of a conventional battle tank. Nevertheless, completely new developments are rare.
The author describes the most important measures since 1970.

Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and a technical data sheet.

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