By 1944, the Sherman was everywhere — from Normandy’s hedgerows to the fields of Northern Italy. But not all Shermans[...] ...
Key Point: The Firefly was a positive development for British tank crews, and despite the 17-pounder’s imperfections, it allowed the Firefly to excel as a tank hunter. Perhaps one of the most iconic, ...
When the Tiger I appeared in 1942, it forced the Allies to urgently seek an answer to its heavy armor and firepower. With new tank designs delayed, British engineers modified the reliable American ...
The United States didn't always have the edge when it came to the latest weapons. That changed when the British Army designed a tank round that didn't need to penetrate a tank's armor to cripple the ...
There were three tanks in a Troop; a crew of four in the ‘Valentine’ which was the first tank used by the Squadron and five in the ‘Sherman’. The Troop was led by a Lieutenant, the other tanks by a ...
Whilst many people use their basements to store their collectables - rare vinyl perhaps, a model train set - one 78-year-old German man has pushed domestic subterranean storage to the limit after it ...
Since their introduction at the Battle of the Somme in World War I, tanks have solidified their position as the bully on the block. Armor plating, lethal firepower, and mobility were all game changers ...