After the first true tank, known as ‘Motherâ€, was used by the British in 1916, armoured vehicles came to dominate 20th-century warfare. This comprehensive history includes detailed illustrations and specifications of classics such as the Panzer, the Centurion and the fastest model ever, the Hellcat. It also shows how innovations and adaptations were made in response to the challenges of two world wars, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War.