Isabella White

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We here at Tank Historia love to document, discuss, explain and simply ponder the fascinating history of the tanks and armored fighting vehicles that have clashed on the battlefields and drawing boards over the last 100 years. From the the Mark I rolling over no-man�s land in the Great War to the 70 ton main battle tank monsters of today, we cover it all. Military history is full of weird, effective, useless and downright weird tanks � join us as we explore it.

K2 Black Panther - South Korea's World Leading MBT

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

Compared to other contemporary MBTs like the Challenger 2 and Abrams, the K2 Black Panther is a very recent design. The K2 is full of cutting-edge systems and technologies as a fourth-generation MBT. Designed almost entirely in house by South Korea, the K2 is one of the newest and most advanced main battle tanks (MBT) around today.

King Tiger Tank | Tank Historia

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

Experts have confirmed that the famous "lost" King Tiger Tank No 124 is to be insured for ?2 Million by Lloyds of London it can be revealed. The tank in question is WW2 King Tiger No 124, which was lost in combat in August 1944 during the retreat towards Paris.

IS-3 - the Soviet Heavy that Scared the West

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

The IS 3 arrived too late to see combat in WWII; it would become the main Soviet tank of the immediate Cold War period and participate in conflicts throughout the 1950s and '60s and even into the modern day. The IS-3 caused significant alarm in the West when introduced due to its powerful armament and advanced protection, which combined raw thickness with complex angles.

Sturmtiger - The Tiger with a 380 mm Rocket Launcher

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

The Sturmtiger was Germany's answer to the problem of fighting troops in urban environments - deny the enemy usage of a building or fortification by simply turning it to rubble. The Sturmtiger, officially designated the Sturmm?rserwagen 606/4 mit 38 cm RW 61, was an assault gun built on the chassis of the already-powerful Tiger I. It was specially designed to survive the brutal conditions of urban warfare while demolishing city structures.

BMPT Terminator | Terminator Tanks | Tank Historia

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

The BMPT Terminator weapon is located on an unmanned turret. This is the mighty BMPT, a Russian armored fighting vehicle armed to the teeth and specialized for anti-infantry and urban roles. Sprawling with missiles, autocannons and grenade launchers, the BMPT has been given the unofficial nickname ?Terminator?. They are the result of lessons learned from high losses in urban warfare in the Soviet-Afghan War and actions in Chechnya.

Tiger 131 Tank | Tiger Day 2022 | Tank Historia

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

Tiger 131 tank runs only twice a year, on Tiger Day in April and September, and always attracts huge crowds when it does. Visitors will have the chance to see it in action in a 45-minute WW2 tank display. Tiger 131 runs only twice a year, on Tiger Day in April and September, and always attracts huge crowds when it does. Visitors will have the chance to see it in action in a 45-minute WW2 tank display, including its ?Fury? movie co-star, the Sherman tank ?Fury?.

SU-100Y - The Soviet "Boxtank" - Tank Historia

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

While fighting the Winter War against Finland, the Soviets started the development of a bunker-busting self-propelled gun named the SU-100Y. It was created by placing a powerful 130 mm naval gun on the chassis of the T-100 heavy tank. Though technically designed to eradicate fortifications, the SU-100Y would have made light work of any German tank unfortunate enough to find itself in its sights.

Sherman Tank - M51 Super Sherman | Tank Historia

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

The M51 Super Sherman Tank is arguably the best example of upgrading equipment far beyond original expectations to meet new requirements. It is perhaps the greatest proof of Sherman's excellent and adaptable design. Nearly 20 years after the first Shermans rolled off the production line Israel modified around 180 of their own to carry an enormous 105 mm gun. This was nothing like the 105 mm howitzer used on Shermans during WWII, but a long, tank killing weapon designed by the French.

Double Barrelled Tank | VT Tanks

Isabella White10 Jan, 2023News

The Double Barrelled Tanks are one of the most recognizable patterns in the military industry. However, double-barreled tanks were considered a breakthrough solution for their time. In the 1970s Germany investigated a novel approach to tank design when attempting to replace its Leopard 1. This vehicle was small, extremely mobile and, most importantly, carried two 120 mm guns.