A WWI tank crew face mask was recently donated to the Museum….
Thank You to The National Lottery!
Our partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund has been transformational in unlocking the potential of The Tank Museum….
Fraser Flamethrower Donation
The work of R. P. Fraser was vital to the British development of flamethrowers in WWII….
The Tritton Collection
Discover the recently acquired collection associated with William Tritton….
Tiger Engine Stripped
Tiger 131’s famous Maybach engine is to be removed and stripped this summer….
The History of the M47
The M47 Patton was one of a series of American tanks developed during the early years of the Cold War….
How to Invent a DD Tank
How one of D-Day’s most iconic tanks was designed, by the inventor, Nicholas Straussler….
The FV4005
The FV4005 has what is almost certainly the largest gun ever fitted to a tank….
Valentine: What’s in a name?
No other tank bears such an un-war like name as The Valentine. But despite its somewhat ironic nomenclature, the Valentine Infantry Tank was an inspired, if not risky development….
Tanks at Flers
The Battle of the Somme commenced with a vast British attack on 1 July 1916. On that first day of battle, the bloodiest in the history of the British Army, there were over 57,000 British casualties….
The First Tank Trials at Hatfield
Before the tank made its debut in France, the Mark I had to undergo trials and approval stages in Britain. These took place at Hatfield Park. …
Building the Tiger Tank
Tank construction has always been a labour intensive, expensive process. The need to increase manufacturing during the Second World War saw existing factories adapt for the job….
Building the Mark IV
While historians mainly concentrate on tanks in battle, building armoured vehicles is equally fascinating. Learn how the most produced tank of the First World War was made….
Zimmerit and why
You may notice that the exterior of the Jagdtiger and Production Tiger II have an unusual texture. This is Zimmerit – a protective layer to decrease the magnetic properties of the tank’s armour….
Tiger 131 Restoration: Part IX Restoration at The Tank Museum
Part IX. The story of Tiger 131’s restoration, the Tiger has its Tankfest and Tiger Day debut….
Tiger 131 Restoration: Part VIII The Final Stages?
Part VIII. The story of Tiger 131’s restoration, the Tiger ‘s restoration nears completion….
Tiger 131 Restoration: Part VII Battle Damage
Part VII. The story of Tiger 131’s restoration, the Tiger reveals its battle damage….
The Mark V*
The Mark V* tank was created for one purpose – its extra length….
Mark V
On the 18th January 1918 the first Mark V tank was driven out of the Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon and Finance Company factory in Birmingham. Just 10 weeks later in early April 8th Battalion Tank Corps began training with the new tank at Humieres. It was a significant step forward from their old Mark IVs….
The Renault FT – Development and Combat Debut
On the 31st May 1918 the Renault FT was used in action for the first time at Ploissy-Chazelle, southwest of Soissons….
