An iron foundry in London is turning old parts of a WW II-era tank into model replicas to commemorate its history and raise funds for future maintenance. The mini tanks are made with iron from the ...
For sale: World War Two tanks, armoured cars and planes. In perfect working order. (May have been used in the D-Day landings or the Liberation of Paris.) The Chrysler M4 Sherman was the most famous ...
A World War Two veteran has returned a model tank he took from an army camp more than 70 years ago. George Martin, 88, nabbed the small lead Sherman tank used for training from Bovington in Dorset in ...
Leighton Willhite was a 19-year-old Marine corporal when he landed on Iwo Jima in 1945 as part of the battle’s opening ...
Here’s WHat You Need To Remember: The tanks of the past are not just historical curiosities—they all have lessons for today. Even the failures. It can be argued that the best tank is the one that ...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In the wake of World War II, tanks earned their spots in ...
Nonetheless, the M103 still suffered from traditional heavy tank problems. “In Europe it was found that the engine was underpowered, requiring replacement of engines and transmissions after average ...
MATTOON — The World War II tank at Peterson Park has become a beloved local landmark since it was placed there in 1948, but its green paint had faded and some components had rusted in recent decades. ...
George Martin was training as a gunner at Bovington Army Camp in 1944 A World War Two veteran has returned a model tank he took from an army camp more than 70 years ago. George Martin, 88, nabbed the ...