Can you help us find a photograph of this First World War hero?…
King Tiger V2
Historian Ian Hudson explores the history of the King Tiger V2 prototype – the only surviving example with this distinctive turret design….
VJ Day – Lest We Forget
Marking 80 Years Since the End of WWII…
VJ Day 2025
Marking 80 Years Since the End of WWII…
The Sherman: Myth or Reality?
Is there anything to the well-known accusations against the Sherman?…
The History of The Tank Museum
How The Tank Museum has developed into one of the most popular museums on the planet!…
The Tank That Missed the War, but Inspired a Generation
In the spring of 1945, a new tank was being tested by the British Army….
VE Day: In Their Own Words
Accounts from across the Royal Armoured Corps as they heard the news the war in Europe was over….
VE Day Remembrance from the RAC Memorial Trust
The story of Trooper James Audsley, killed in action on 26 April 1945…
New Donation: How to Escape Colditz
A new donation from a 3 RTR Lieutenant includes his escape kit from the famous POW camp….
One More River to Cross
80 years ago today, a historic meeting took place……
What is Comet’s gun?
Join us as we take a deep dive into the Comet’s hole-puncher!…
Our Market Garden Video: 4 Misunderstandings
Operation Market Garden is a topic remains controversial – highlighted by the comments of our latest video….
The Hunt for Mother
Could ‘Mother’, the prototype of the world’s first tank, be buried at Bovington? ‘Operation Mother’ seeks to solve this mystery….
The Rhine Crossings: Part 2
24 March 1945. Following the success of the amphibious crossing, an airborne assault is launched….
The Rhine Crossings: Part I
23 March 1945. The Allies plan to cross the Rhine River, heading deeper into Germany….
First Across the Rhine: The Bridge at Remagen
March 1945. The last bridge standing across the river Rhine is captured in a daring assault by the US First Army….
Are We Really Selling Tanks?
Find out how The Tank Museum is meeting the challenges of a growing collection……
The History of the Royal Armoured Corps
Find out about the history of the Royal Armoured Corps….
Battle of the Bulge: Allied Support
Whilst the Battle of the Bulge was overwhelmingly an American endeavour, Allied support contributed to the defeat of the Ardennes offensive….
