Kagero 0027 Before the Birth of the MBT. Western Tank Development 1945-1959 EN

Kagero 0027 Before the Birth of the MBT. Western Tank Development 1945-1959 EN is a unique, richly illustrated publication by KAGERO, a true treasure for any enthusiast of military technology history and 20th-century military modeling. The book, the 27th issue of the Photosniper series, was prepared by renowned historians Dick Taylor and MP Robinson. It is available in English, making it an ideal choice for collectors around the world.

• Number of pages: 180
• Publisher: KAGERO
• ISBN: 978-83-951575-8-5
• 22 color vehicle profiles
• 150 black-and-white archival photos
• Softcover

The publication focuses on the development of Western battle tanks after the end of World War II, covering the breakthrough years 1945-1959, the era of the so-called Cold War. It analyzes the evolution of designs and technology in the armies of countries such as the USA, Great Britain, France, and West Germany. This was the period when global powers strove to create the ideal Main Battle Tank (MBT) to meet the new doctrines of warfare and nuclear threats of the 1950s.

The book discusses not only the iconic designs that entered service, but also numerous prototypes and concepts that never went beyond the testing stage. As a result, it provides a unique source of knowledge about both the vehicles actually used by the Western armies (e.g. American M47/M48 Patton, British Centurion, French AMX-13, German Leopard prototypes), and the origins of the MBT main battle tank doctrine.

The book is intended for military modelers, weaponry history enthusiasts, and historical re-enactors. The relatively large selection of unique archival photographs and professional color profiles make it an extremely useful tool during the construction of models in 1/35 or 1/72 scale.

Kagero 0027 Before the Birth of the MBT is recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers or historians. The level of difficulty of practical use of the materials is estimated at 1/5. Particularly valuable as inspiration when developing dioramas and for realistic builds of vehicles from the era of Western tank development from 1945 to 1959.

Category: Modeling Literature – Historical Monographs (English language)