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M4 Sherman

As an all-round, general purpose tank, the Sherman was one of the best tanks of the Second World War….

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M548

If you’ve ever been to The Tank Museum during the school holidays or attended an event, you’ll have seen this vehicle giving rides in the arena – the M548. …

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Marder 1A3

The Marder 1 was designed to carry soldiers and to keep up with tanks such as the Leopard 1….

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Mark II

The dire situation in April 1917 saw unarmoured, training tanks go into combat: the Mark II. …

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Mark IV

The Mark IV entered service in May 1917 and was the most prolific tank of the First World War….

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Mark V

Although similar in appearance to earlier models the Mark V was a much better tank, more powerful and easier to drive….

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Matilda I

In September 1935, the General Staff formally required infantry-support tanks, and specified pedestrian speed and heavy armour….

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Matilda II

The Matilda II was dominant in the Western Desert battlefield between the autumn of 1940 and the spring of 1941. …

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Panzer I Command Tank

The Panzer I command tank (or ‘Panzerbefehlswagens’) entered service in 1935 – and proved so useful that they remained in service until late 1942….

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Panzer II Ausf L

German reconnaissance units were intended for scouting – but by the time of the Normandy campaign, they were increasingly used on the front line – mostly in wheeled vehicles. However – the Panzer II Ausf L (or ‘Luchs’) was an exception to that rule….

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