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Evolution of the Tank

  • First Tank made by British

    First Tank made by British
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    Intial Development to Present

  • Char 2C

    Char 2C
    French made tank, used in WWI. Inspired by the British Mark I. It was huge and weighed 69 tons.
  • BT-2

    BT-2
    Russian tank used in WWI. Extremely important as it was a starting point for the Russian design team to improve upon their tank designs.
  • Panzer III

    Panzer III
    German made tank. Used throughout WWII. It was highly effective and was one of the most effective tanks of its day.
  • M4 Sherman

    M4 Sherman
    Thousands made and were used in WWII as the main allied tank. Built by USA.
  • M7 Priest

    M7 Priest
    Tank used in korea war. Not usually on the front lines as it was more of a support tank. It was used as a long range shelling station and as artillery
  • M60 Patton

    M60 Patton
    United States made and used throughout the Vietnam War. Was highly dependable and is still used by the Chinese army.
  • M551 Sheridan

    M551 Sheridan
    US built tank during the cold war. First of the more modern tanks with stabilization technology and anti-air capabilities
  • M4A1 Abrams

    M4A1 Abrams
    United States main battle tank, still in operation today. It has had many modifications added over the years, but is largely regarded as the best tank in the world. Can with stand roadside bombs and IEDs and direct blasts from RPGs.
  • T-90

    T-90
    Russian developed tank, still in use today. One of the most powerful and effective tanks to date with a massive amount of armor, and multi terrain abilities