Tanks of World War II

Ninety of the most important armored fighting vehicles of World War II are profiled with archival photographs; design, development, and service histories; and full specifications tables listing designation, type, length and height, crew, armaments, engine, range and speed, hull and turret armor, and trench-crossing abilities. In addition to legendary tanks like the Sherman, T-34, Panzers, Tigers, and Cromwells, there are also lesser-known Italian, French,, and Japanese vehicles.