Discover the fascinating history of the Matilda Infantry Tank with a brand-new publication from the Tank Museum.
Featuring never-seen-before pictures from the restoration project on Matilda II, this title takes the tank fan on a journey through over 80 years of tank evolution.
“The Matilda was a decisive weapon at the Battle of Arras and in North Africa. We are pleased to release this insightful new guide that tells the story of how the Matilda was born, its history, and how we restored our Matilda back to running order. This book has been written in collaboration with Dick Taylor,” said Simon Prager, Chief Operating Officer.
The Matilda Infantry tank is one of the most iconic British armoured fighting vehicles of WWII and enjoyed the reputation of being almost impervious to enemy anti-tank guns. It was so feared by the Italians and the Germans that it was nicknamed ‘Queen of the Desert’ and was a major reason for the development of the Tiger I.
Highlights of the book include an insight into the restoration process, including lessons learnt about striking a careful balance between restoration to running order, and vehicle conservation.
The Tank Museum’s Guide to the Matilda Infantry Tank is exclusive to the online shop.
