Tag: AFV
AFV Alphabet: T is for Tiger
The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf E might be an obvious choice, but it’s such an iconic vehicle that I decided it deserved a place. The Tiger was developed in response to Soviet tank designs su... Read More
AFV Alphabet: S is for Sexton
By 1942, the British army in North Africa had decided that it needed self-propelled guns, and the hastily-created Bishop self-propelled 25 pounder wasn’t good enough. They had adopted the Americ... Read More
In defence of the Tetrarch
Yesterday, Bovington Tank Museum posted a photo on their Facebook page, of a Tetrarch light tank being loaded onto a Hamilcar glider. I don’t mind admitting that I have something of a soft spot ... Read More
Tank Fest 2015
I spent last weekend at Bovington Tank Museum, attending Tank Fest 2015. For those who aren’t aware, Tank Fest is an annual event, where the museum brings out a selection of vehicles and has the... Read More
AFV Alphabet: R is for Rolls-Royce Armoured Car
The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) created the first British armoured car squadron in September 1914, requisitioning all Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost chassis for the new vehicle. The design had a fully ar... Read More
AFV Alphabet: Q is for Al-Qaswa Logistics Vehicle
I have to admit that finding an entry for Q was a challenge, and as it is, I haven’t been able to find a picture of the Al-Qaswa under a licence that allows me to use it here. There are some goo... Read More
Wargame Vault Deal of the Day: Red Steel
Red Steel is the Wargame Vault deal of the day. It’s available at a massive 80% off for the next 24 hours. Get it now... Read More
AFV Alphabet: P is for Pig
The Pig was a simple wheeled armoured personnel carrier, created by fitting an armoured body to a four-wheel drive 1-ton Humber truck. It was intended to be used only as an interim vehicle, until purp... Read More