British Battle Tanks

Post-war Tanks 1946–2016

Simon Dunstan

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Osprey Publishing
04 February 2020

Military history: post WW2 conflicts; Tanks & military land vehicles

This lavishly illustrated volume details the design, development and operational history of British tanks from the end of World War II through to the present day.

This book, the last in a four-part series on British Battle Tanks covering the whole history of British armoured warfare, concentrates on those vehicles that have served following the end of World War II up to the present day.

Starting with the Centurion, the title explores those types that equipped the armoured divisions lined up on the German plains to resist any potential Soviet offensive, as well as in Korea and Suez, including the Chieftain and Conqueror, and modern tanks such as the Challenger 2 which are still in service today.

Covering the many variants of these and other tanks in British service as well as their deployments around the world, including in Afghanistan and Iraq, this illustrated volume is a comprehensive guide to the development of British tanks since the Second World War.

By: Simon Dunstan
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 190mm,
Weight: 1.292kg
ISBN: 9781472833365
ISBN 10: 1472833368
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 04 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1. Centurion Chapter 2. Vickers Battle Tanks Chapter 3. Chieftain Chapter 4. Challenger Chapter 5. Challenger 2 Author’s Acknowledgements Index

Simon Dunstan is a well-established author, film-maker and photographer in the field of military history, and has published several titles with Osprey. He specialises in armoured warfare, and has written on this subject for two decades. His books have covered topics such as helicopter and armoured warfare in Vietnam, the Challenger main battle tank, the British Guards and armoured warfare in Korea. Simon lives and works in London.

Reviews for British Battle Tanks: Post-war Tanks 1946–2016

Almost a completely new book from one of the most respected authors on post WW2 British tanks, this is the best and a fitting conclusion to this Osprey series. * Tankette *