The A34 Comet was the ultimate iteration of the Cruiser series of fast, mobile tanks, and built on the hard lessons that had been learned with earlier designs.

Technical/historical background illustrated with b/w period photos and a selection of detailed walk around photographs highlighting technical details of the A34

For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I. Experiences in North Africa highli

The Covenanter (which never saw active service) and Crusader Cruiser tanks were developed between 1939 and 1940. The Crusader first saw action in the North Afri

Much has been written about the use of tanks in battle. Little, however, has appeared about the gunnery systems that are at their core. This book describes and