Vehicles & Armor - On the Road to Victory

A revolutionary design, the Renault FT-17 was the first tank to possesss a fully rotating turret. Designed by Rodolphe Ernst-Metzmaier, over 3,000 Renault FT-17s were produced and saw service on the Western Front during World War I. While the French were the predominent user of the Renault FT-17, several hundred were given to the US Army and others were built under license in the United States.

The A22 Churchill tank was used by British forces during World War II. Designed as an infantry support tank, the Churchill possessed thick armor and was capable of overcoming many obstacles that would have blocked other tanks of the day. Rushed into production, it was heavily altered during the war and was used as the basis for many...

The iconic American tank of World War II, the M4 Sherman was produced in large numbers and served in all theaters. The M4 Sherman tank was a reliable, easily produced medium tank that provided invaluable service in supporting American troops.

The Tiger I was a famous tank produced by Germany during World War II. The Tiger was the first to mount the heavy 88mm gun. Used on all fronts by the Wehrmacht, the Tiger was a dangerous opponent, but complex and mechanically unreliable.

The Panther medium tank entered service with the Wehrmacht in mid-1943. Possessing an excellent blend of firepower, armor, and speed, the Panther was one of the finest tanks produced during World War II. Used until the end of the conflict, the Panther strongly influenced postwar tank designs.

The M26 Pershing tank was developed during World War II for the US Army. Entering service in 1945, small numbers of M26 Pershings saw combat in Europe. The M26 Pershing was retained after the conflict and later saw battle during the Korean War.

A brief overview of the development and operational history of the US M1A1/A2 tank.

A profile of the famed Soviet T-34 tank, which played a key role in achieving an Allied victory on the Eastern Front during World War II.