Tanks (since 1945): Illustrated History Books & Guides

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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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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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.

Pages of the book "Kampfpanzer - Internationale Entwicklungen ab 1970"

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

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