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T-34/85

In 1941 the powerful T-34/76 had been a shock to the invading Germans, but by 1943 it was outmatched by newer German tanks….

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Chieftain

Britain’s Main Battle Tank for twenty years, Chieftain was one of the first true Main Battle Tanks, designed to replace both medium and heavy tanks in front line service….

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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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Centurion

Designed before the end of the Second World War, the Centurion is often believed to be the epitome of the tank. …

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Viking

The BvS 10 (known as the Viking All-Terrain Vehicle) was developed by Hagglunds Vehicle (now BAE Systems Hagglunds) for the UK Royal Marines….

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Hornsby Tractor

The oldest item in The Tank Museum is the Hornsby tracklayer or tractor, Little Caterpillar – a steam-powered tracked vehicle, trialled by the War Office for potential use in a combat situation.  …

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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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