The history of U.S. tank development tells a much bigger story than just new designs. Each generation reflects how warfare itself has changed, from the trench-breaking machines of World War I to the ...
The first functional tank ever built was the venerable Little Willie, constructed in 1915 by the British William Foster & Co. It was not designed for combat, but rather as a proof of concept. The ...
The United States has employed a variety of tanks on different battlefields over the years, beginning with the nation's first tank, the M1917, during World War I. Tank development somewhat stalled ...