Half-tracks are strange creatures, real hybrids, neither fish not fowl, but they have a long history. Discover how and why this hybrid of a wheeled and tracked vehicle was created youtube.com/watch?v=yJW-jg…

The first of a collection of Tank Museum Coins, the Sherman Fury! The Tank Museum is launching the first series of six limited edition coins. Individually numbered and in a protective case, these coins make a brilliant collectable for all Fury fans. tankmuseumshop.org/products/colle…

The Tiger was a feared opponent throughout the war, so if you get a chance to pose with a silenced Tiger, you’re going to take it! This photo was snapped at Villers Bocage. Find out about Wittmann’s Tiger rampage:
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This tank wallet might have a Chieftain on it, but we can’t guarantee the British MBT can protect your money from The Tank Museum Shop!
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The turret of the FV4005 has arrived at AW Hewes, who will now mount it on a Centurion Mark 3 chassis. Big shoutout to all those who have supported the project 🙏 Who is looking forward to seeing the FV4005 in the arena at TANKFEST 2024? 🙋 👀Check out tankmuseum.org/events/tankfest

ON THIS DAY - 5 May 1917: The French Saint-Chamond tank makes its combat debut in an attack at the Moulin de Laffaux. 22, plus 19 Schneiders, take part in the successful attack, although flaws in the tank’s design are already becoming clear. Find out more youtu.be/WUWRUbH4-0s

Upgrade your collection and pre-order the latest Cobi Tiger 131, with new interior detail, new design of chassis and wheels and more accurate exterior colour.

Order today to get a numbered ingot from Cobi with your order. Last few ingots remaining: tankmuseumshop.org/products/cobi-…

The TOG II, whilst it may have never seen action on a battlefield, has been a fan favourite in World of Tanks for years. ⁠
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For more on the TOG, check out our tank chat: youtube.com/watch?v=AU0o29…

TANKFEST GUEST SPEAKER! YouTube star Lance Geiger, The History Guy will tell the dramatic stories of armoured vehicles that were stolen in battle and taken where they do not belong. Find out what his top 5 tanks of all time are: youtube.com/watch?v=wPMg0u…

🏎️Take a ride in a super car with charity Sporting Bears and watch gravity defying cycling displays at the Tracks and Wheels event this Bank Holiday Monday.

Annual passes are valid for this event. Find out more here: tankmuseum.org/events/may-ban…

📚️Perfect for tank enthusiasts, our Haynes Manual collection features dozens of books covering a range of vehicles, from AMX-30 to Tiger I.

👀Check out the collection now. tankmuseumshop.org/collections/ha…

📽️In the first YouTube release for this month, we look at the development, strengths and weaknesses of German tank destroyers: from the 17 tonne Hetzer to the massive 70 tonne Jagdtiger – the heaviest tracked vehicle of the War. 👀tankmuseum.org/article/may-on…

📢We have some exciting news for you! AJAX will make its public running debut at TANKFEST 2024!⁠ Fresh from trials, Ajax will take to the TANKFEST arena. ⁠Read more: ⁠tankmuseum.org/article/ajax-t…
⁠🤝Photograph courtesy of UK MOD © Crown copyright 2024

📢 On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the world’s last Valentine Duplex Drive will take to the arena. Find out the line-up of guest tanks so far:
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👀Check out this footage from a demonstration by the Royal Armoured Corps in 1961.🤝Footage courtesy of British Pathe. 🔍️Find out more on the Conqueror here: youtube.com/watch?v=JmaDhy…

*NEW* Our range of trainers, made with our friends I Love a Hangar, has two new styles! ⁠The Challenger 1 and the M48 Patton join the ever-growing lineup. ⁠
⁠Get yours now: tankmuseumshop.org/collections/al…

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🖌️The Tank Museum has received an unusual donation that will be of particular interest to the tank model making community. 🔍️Read More: tankmuseum.org/article/watchi…

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📅1 May 1945: The Borneo campaign begins with landings at Tarakan. With air and armoured support, the Australians achieve most of their first day objectives.

🔍️To learn more about the Matilda IIs that were used in the battle, see our Tank Chat here: youtu.be/ll90l2kWCbM