This compact guide includes 40 iconic tanks that have shaped modern military history.

Invented during World War I to break the deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks revolutionized military tactics. From the lightning-fast Blitzkrieg attacks of World War II to the major battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest tank operations on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key elements of the "combined arms" philosophy in modern military strategy.

This small guide provides readers with all the essential information about 40 of the most important tanks in history, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther, and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed illustration to facilitate recognition.