June 1942, North Africa: As the sun scorches the endless desert, the British 7th Armoured Brigade, the ""Desert Rats,"" brace for a crucial showdown in Operation Battleaxe. Their secret weapon: the ...

World War II was a grotesque spectacle of suffering and geopolitical schisms, but it was also a demonstration of a rich diversity of technology — some weapons. Ones such as the German 88mm anti-tank ...

Tanks have been a part of modern warfare for over 100 years, as the mechanical beast made its appearance during the First World War. While military times have changed, tanks remain an important part ...