Armoured Warfare Collection

Casualties from the front pass destroyed tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, France, World War I, 1918. Villers-Bretonneux was the scene of the first tank battle in history, on 24th April 1918

A captured German Panzer Mk III tank, North Africa, 1942 circa (b / w photo)
5921070 A captured German Panzer Mk III tank, North Africa, 1942 circa (b/w photo); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A captured German Panzer Mk III tank, North Africa, 1942 circa)

Captain Arthur Inglis, of the Gloucester Regiment, bringing his tank forward over very difficult ground after one of
976472 Captain Arthur Inglis, of the Gloucester Regiment, bringing his tank forward over very difficult ground after one of its wheels had ben blown off, World War I (colour litho) by Pearse

Captured German and Italian armoured cars, North Africa, 1942 circa (b / w photo)
5921068 Captured German and Italian armoured cars, North Africa, 1942 circa (b/w photo); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Captured German and Italian armoured cars, North Africa, 1942 circa)

German Marder I self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa (b / w photo)
5921066 German Marder I self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa (b/w photo); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: German Marder I self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa)

Knocked out German Panzer Mark IV tank, North Africa, 1944 (b / w photo)
5921071 Knocked out German Panzer Mark IV tank, North Africa, 1944 (b/w photo); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Knocked out German Panzer Mark IV tank, 1944)

Captured German Marder III self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa (b / w photo)
5921067 Captured German Marder III self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa (b/w photo); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Captured German Marder III self-propelled gun, North Africa)

Back cover of The Eighth Army, 1944. The Eighth Army was a field army and one of the best-known formations of the British Army during the Second World War

Benghazi ahead, 1942 (1944)
Benghazi ahead. The Army and the Air Force advanced hand in hand. Here a Honey tank, outdistancing its own supply vehicles, draws petrol from an RAF bowser, c1942 (1944)

The tank crews prepare... 1942 (1944). Soldiers of the British 8th Army preparing for the Battle of El Alamein. From The Eighth Army [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1944]

A tank breaking through the wire at Cambrai, France, World War I, c1917-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
A tank breaking through the wire at Cambrai, France, World War I, c1917-c1918. The British were the first to use tanks (or Landships as they were originally described) in the First World War

Engineers clearing a destroyed tank from a road, World War I, 1917-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Engineers clearing a destroyed tank from a road, World War I, 1917-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Whippet tank on a muddy battlefield, Morcourt, France, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Whippet tank on a muddy battlefield, Morcourt, France, World War I, 1918. Nicknamed the Whippet, the British Medium Mark A tank was introduced in 1917

Severe problems faced the tank crews, c1941 (1944)
Severe problems faced the tank crews. The German Mark III was greatly superior in fire power, c1941 (1944). The Panzerkampfwagen III, commonly known as the Panzer III

French Tank Assault, July 1918, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
French Tank Assault, July 1918, (1926). Although tanks were first deployed in World War I by the British, it was the French who adopted the new weapon with the greatest enthusiasm

A group of light tanks, Soissons, France, 1918. Although tanks were first deployed in World War I by the British, it was the French who adopted the new weapon with the greatest enthusiasm

A broken down French light tank, Villers-Cotterets, Aisne, France, 1918. Tanks were first deployed in World War I by the British in 1916

Soldiers of the Volunteer Army before the tank General Drozdovsky, 1919
Soldiers of the Volunteer Army before the tank General Drozdovsky, Russia, 1919. The Volunteer Army was a White (anti-Bolshevik)

Soviet tanks and aircraft launching an attack, Russia, 1943

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"Unyielding Power: Armoured Warfare Through the Ages" Step back in time and witness the relentless force of armoured warfare, as captured through captivating photographs and illustrations. In a black and white photo from circa 1942, we find ourselves amidst the scorching deserts of North Africa, where a German Panzer Mk III tank stands as a testament to both triumph and defeat. In another image, painted with vivid colors, Captain Arthur Inglis fearlessly maneuvers his tank over treacherous terrain during World War I. Despite losing a wheel to enemy fire, his determination shines through as he presses forward with unwavering resolve. The intensity heightens further in an intriguing black and white photograph showcasing captured German and Italian armoured cars in North Africa around 1942. These once formidable machines now stand as trophies of war, symbolizing the shifting tides on the battlefield. A glimpse into history reveals yet another snapshot from North Africa circa 1943 – this time featuring a German Marder I self-propelled gun. Its presence serves as a reminder that innovation knows no bounds even amid conflict; armored vehicles constantly evolve to gain an upper hand. The haunting image of a knocked-out German Panzer Mark IV tank transports us deeper into the heart of battle in North Africa during 1944. The scars left behind by fierce combat tell stories of sacrifice and valor etched upon these metal behemoths. Amongst these relics lies another captured gem – the German Marder III self-propelled gun from circa 1943. Once again highlighting resourcefulness amidst adversity, this vehicle showcases how enemies' weapons can be turned against them when skillfully employed by opposing forces. Flipping open "The Eighth Army, " we discover its back cover adorned with anticipation for what lies ahead – Benghazi beckons like an elusive prize waiting to be claimed, and is here that heroes will emerge from within their armored fortresses to shape the course of history.