Robinson, M. P./Griffin, Robert Images of War. Challenger 2. The British main Battle Tank. Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives

Name: Robinson, M. P./Griffin, Robert: Images of War. Challenger 2. The British main Battle Tank. Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives
Brand: Pen & Sword Books
SKU: 5623/1141
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English text, paperback, 250 colour photos. 160 pages.

Manufacturer: Pen & Sword Books
Manufacturer No.: 9781473896659

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For much of the Cold War, the British Army's main battle tanks (MBT) were first the "Centurion" and then the "Chieftain". The question of the latter's replacement became urgent when in 1980 MBT80 was canceled. While the Royal Ordnance "Challenger" (originally the "Shir 2") was acquired as a stop gap its design and capability limitations quickly became apparent. "Vickers" then took over the Royal Ordnance tank building facility and against stiff foreign competition developed the "Challenger 2". This superbly researched and illustrated book tells the story of the evolution and subsequent successful career of "Challenger 2" which has seen distinguished service in war and peace since 1990 and has proved itself one of the worlds most formidable fighting vehicles. The authors do not shy away from technical detail and make comparisons with competitors. The result is an objective and authoritative work which will delight military equipment buffs, modelers and wargamers.

Group: Books (first-hand)
Author: Robinson, M. P./Griffin, Robert
Title: Images of War. Challenger 2. The British main Battle Tank. Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives
Details: English text, paperback, 250 colour photos. 160 pages.
Series: Images of War