AK Interactive AK130014 THE AGE OF THE MAIN BATTLE TANK - English

AK Interactive AK130014 THE AGE OF THE MAIN BATTLE TANK - English is a unique, limited-edition historical book about tanks, which serves as an invaluable source of knowledge for every military and modeling enthusiast. The publication comes in a hardcover edition, contains as many as 304 pages, and is written in English. It is a complete compendium illustrated with hundreds of archival photographs and up to 220 color technical profiles of vehicles.

The book focuses on the breakthrough era of main battle tank (MBT) development after World War II, specifically the years 1960-1975. It was during this time, due to an intense arms race, that vehicles armed with modern 105mm and larger caliber guns were developed, weighing between 30 and 55 tons, which led to the abandonment of the classic distinction between medium and heavy tanks.

• Category: Modeling book / military album
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304
• Cover: hardcover, collector's edition
• Publisher: AK Interactive
• Number of illustrations: over 220 colored profiles, hundreds of archival photographs
• Historical period: Cold War (1960-1975)
• Regions covered: USA, NATO allies, neutral Switzerland and Sweden

The book describes in detail the main battle tank development programs in the United States, NATO countries, Switzerland, and Sweden. It analyzes both the most important and less successful designs, highlighting the key technical and organizational factors shaping the modern MBT landscape. Chapters are also devoted to innovations following the 1973 Yom Kippur War and to the unique approaches each country took to MBT design.

We highly recommend this publication to every modeling and military history enthusiast. It is an excellent source of inspiration for reproducing historical vehicles in modeling – thanks to hundreds of photos and graphics, it's easy to prepare accurate paint schemes and markings. The emphasis on historical context and technical details makes the book perfect for both beginner and advanced collectors and modelers.

Ease of use: 1/5 – the book is easy to read, clear, and richly illustrated.