Tanks Inside Out

San Diego: Thunder Bay Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. 1607101106 . Glossy illustrated paper covered boards show very light shelfwear.; A bright, solid book ; Inside Out ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 320 pages; A thorough history of tanks from both Allied and Axis powers, includes a brief review of WW I tanks. "Leonardo DaVinci may have been the first to conceive and design an armored vehicle, but it wasn't until WWI that the British first employed a tank in combat. Since then, tanks have evolved significantly, and remain an integral element of strategic land warfare. Now you can discover these remarkable vehicles — inside and out — through this unique new reference book. Get a glimpse of life on the front lines! Explore some of history's most significant tanks, including Britain's Little Willy prototype and the Soviet T-34, credited as WWII's most effective and influential design. Discover how tanks evolved as the nature of war changed, and learn all about each tank's key design elements, including its firepower, protection, and mobility. Fascinating cross-sections and close-up photographs reveal the innermost workings of each tank, while the text and helpful fact boxes offer historical context and design specifications. Filled with more than 300 archival photographs, detailed artwork, maps, and more!" .