The Tank Museum Announces More Guest Vehicles for TANKFEST 2026
The Tank Museum has announced two replica World War I vehicles taking to the museum’s Kuwait arena for TANKFEST 2026. Guest vehicles Deborah II, a…
£100,000 Donation Boosts Museum’s King Tiger Restoration Project
A £100,000 donation has boosted the Tank Museum’s plan to restore a unique World War II-era tank to running condition. The major gift means it’s…
The Tank Museum Continuing Major Restoration Work on King Tiger V2
The Tank Museum has announced the latest update on its restoration of the King Tiger V2. The restoration project, which is one of the museum’s…
From The Tank Museum: Wartime Bullet Discovered In Museum Tank
Conservation work stopped when engineers at the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, United Kingdom, discovered a live bullet that had lain undisturbed for over 80…
The First Guests Have Been Announced for TANKFEST 2026
Two German-built tanks will be attending the world’s biggest display of historic moving armour this coming June. Nicknamed the Nashorn “Phoenix” after restoration was delayed…
Infamous World War II Tank Reveals New Evidence of Desperate Final Battle
A piece of shrapnel concealed inside one of The Tank Museum‘s most popular exhibits for over 80 years provides insight into the bloody history of…
Green M548 Troop Carrier Rides Here to Stay at The Tank Museum!
Successful testing of renewable diesel in the Cold War-era M548 troop carriers at The Tank Museum means a greener future for the museum’s historic running…
See Historic World War II-Era Tanks in Action at Tiger Day Autumn 2025
Tiger Day Autumn is among the most highly-anticipated events of the year for tank and military enthusiasts alike, and the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset,…
Win a Ride in a Rare World War II-Era Tank – Thanks to The Tank Museum!
The Tank Museum is offering the chance for two lucky individuals to win a ride in the world-famous Tiger 131 at the museum’s Tiger Day…
M47 Patton Makes Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025
Just a year after the Tank Museum launched a £50,000 fundraising campaign to revive its M47 Patton tank, the iconic Cold War-era vehicle roared back…
The Tank Museum Receives Leopard AS1 Donation from Australian Army
The Leopard I was one of the most iconic tanks of the Cold War, with numerous variants developed for service outside of Europe. One was…
Iconic World War II Tanks United for the First Time at TANKFEST 2025
Thousands of spectators witnessed two rare Second World War-era German Tiger tanks running together for the first time ever at a special display as part…
Running King Tiger Ready to Make UK Debut at TANKFEST 2025
TANKFEST 2025 is only a few days away, and the most anticipated guest at this year’s event has arrived at the Tank Museum. The world’s…
M3 Grant to Make Running Debut at TANKFEST 2025
With TANKFEST 2025 taking place in just a few weeks, the Tank Museum has made an exciting announcement: an M3 Grant will be making its…
Have Your Name Published in The Tank Museum’s Brand New Guide to the A34 Comet!
The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet, a brand-new publication with over 300 photographs and illustrations, is available for pre-order now at a special…
The Tank Museum Reaches Fundraising Goal for M47 Patton Restoration
After months of fundraising, The Tank Museum has officially reached its monetary target to restore its M47 Patton. Thanks to the support of tank and…
Iconic Churchill Tank Makes ‘Homecoming’ Visit to Luton
The Tank Museum chose to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a special way – by taking a Churchill Mark III back to…
The Tank Museum Announces Cold War Vehicle Line-Up for TANKFEST 2025
The Tank Museum has announced the Cold War-era vehicles that will be making an appearance at its highly-anticipated annual tank showcase, TANKFEST 2025. The three-day…
The Tank Museum Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Centurion Tank
Several new and improved tanks were introduced to the battlefield during the Second World War, and while the conflict was nearing its end, the British…
Have You Ever Wanted to Take a Ride in a German Tiger Tank? Now May Be Your Chance!
If you’ve ever wanted to take a ride in a World War II-era German Tiger I tank, now may be your chance. The Tank Museum…
The Tank Museum Acquires Cold War-Era Charioteer
A new addition to the Tank Museum‘s collection, a Charioteer, arrived at the location last week. Recently acquired in Finland, the long-term plan is for…
Want Your Name in The Tank Museum’s M4 Sherman Guide? Now’s Your Chance!
The Tank Museum is known for its impressive tank guides, with its latest, The Tank Museum Guide to the Sherman M4 Medium Tank, slated for…
The Tank Museum Makes Final Push for M47 Patton Restoration Campaign
The Tank Museum has been running a fundraising campaign in support of its planned restoration of a Cold War-era M47 Patton, and with a substantial…
The Tank Museum to Recreate Capture of Infamous German Tank at Tiger Day Spring
The Tank Museum is gearing up for Tiger Day, its twice-yearly showcase of the world’s only running Tiger I tank and other World War II-era…
The Tank Museum’s M47 Patton Restoration Fundraiser Hits Halfway Point
The Tank Museum has provided an update on its efforts to raise money to restore its Cold War-era M47 Patton. The fundraiser, which was launched…
Tiger 131 Returns to Action After Undergoing Engine Overhaul
In May 2024, the team at the Tank Museum, in Bovington, United Kingdom, noticed their beloved Tiger 131 was suffering an oil leak. This prompted…
PT-91 Twardy: The Polish Tank That Traces Its Roots Back to the Soviet T-72
When you think of European military powers, Poland might not be one of the first to come to mind – but it should. The country’s…
The Tank Museum Releases New Book About Matilda II With Never-Before-Seen Images
The Tank Museum, in Bovington, United Kingdom, is home to two Matilda II tanks – one that’s been restored and the other that’s not in…
World’s Only Running Tiger I to Make Final Appearance of 2024 at Tiger Day Autumn
The second of two annual events centered around the world’s only running Tiger I tank is right around the corner. Put on by the Tank…
The Tank Museum Launches Fundraising Campaign to Restore M47 Patton
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom, has launched a fundraising campaign to fund the restoration of its sole M47 Patton. The Cold War-era medium…
We Wouldn’t Want to Come Across These Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in Combat
Main Battle Tanks (MBT) are some of the best armored vehicles in any military’s arsenal. Typically serving on the frontlines as a direct-fire weapon, they’re…
Soviet-Era IS-3M Returning to the Arena for TANKFEST 2024
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom, is gearing up for TANKFEST 2024, with the facility announcing yet another armored vehicle set to make an…
The Tank Museum Teams Up With William Cook Defence to Send Tank Tracks to Ukraine
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has teamed up with William Cook Defence to reverse engineer Soviet-era tank tracks for deployment to Ukraine. The…
Russia Is Getting So Desperate In Its War Against Ukraine That It’s Deployed Obsolete T-55 Tanks
As the Russo-Ukrainian War nears the close of its second year, more reports have emerged regarding the equipment being used by Russian troops. Russia has…
The Tank Museum Expecting Tiger Day Spring 2024 to Be Sell-Out Event
The Tank Museum is anticipating its upcoming Tiger Day Spring 2024 to be a sell-out, signaling how popular the event has gotten over the past…
First Round of Guest Appearances Announced for TANKFEST 2024
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has announced the first round of guest tanks that’ll be making an appearance at TANKFEST 2024. The annual…
Hikers Made An Incredibly Rare Discovery In a Northern British Field – A Canadian Ram Tank!
In the decades following the Second World War, several discoveries dating back to the conflict have been made. Among them are a T-34 tank at…
The Tank Museum Launches Successful Fundraiser to Bring FV4005 to TANKFEST 2024
In mid-November 2023, The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom launched a campaign fundraiser to help raise enough money to bring its Cold War-era FV4005…
Ukrainian Officer Calls Russia for Tech Support After Captured T-72B3 Tank Breaks Down
A video uploaded to YouTube by Ukrainian media outlet Militaryni is making waves for allegedly showing a Ukrainian officer trolling Russian tech support after a…
The Tank Museum Acquires Development and Design Documents for Mark I Tank
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has acquired documents relating to the development and design of the World War I-era Mark I tank. Along…
The Tank Museum Raffling Off Ride In Tiger 131
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom is offering military history fans the incredible opportunity of riding in the only running German Tiger I tank,…
The World War II-Era British Covenanter Tank’s Issues Made It Immediately Obsolete
The Cruiser tank Mk V – or the A13 Mk III Covenanter – was a British tank that saw service during World War II. Manufactured…
BMPT Terminator: Russia’s Supposedly ‘Invincible’ Armored Fighting Vehicle
The BMPT Terminator is a Russian armored fighting vehicle (AFV) produced by UralVagonZavod. Its mission is to support main battle tanks (MBTs) and other AFVs…
The Most Impactful Military Vehicles of World War II
In the shadowy chapters of history, battles are often viewed through the prism of generals and troops – their tactics, their bravery and their sacrifices.…
The Tank Museum and American Heritage Museum Team Up for One-Of-a-Kind Tank Experience
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom and the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Massachusetts have teamed up to offer military historians and fanatics a…
Battle for Best Prom Entrance – Teens Arrive At High School Dance In WWII-Era Tank
While most teenagers attend prom in a limousine or in the passenger seat of their parents’ car, two high school students from Camas High School,…
The Tank Museum Releases 8,000-Brick Model of Tiger 131
Tiger 131 is known for being the world’s only running Tiger I, and now enthusiasts can bring the famed tank into their homes, in the…
The Tank Museum Puts Rare Maus Tank Optical Sight On Display
The 188-ton Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus was intended to be Germany’s answer to the advanced tank technology being utilized throughout Europe by the Allies. Only two…
World’s Only Running Nashorn Tank Destroyer to Make UK Debut at TankFest 2023
The Tank Museum, in Bovington, has announced that the world’s only running Nashorn will be appearing at TankFest 2023, marking the first time the tank…
Germany Won’t Stand In the Way of Poland Sending Leopard 2 MBTs to Ukraine
Germany has revealed it won’t stand in the way of Poland sending a company of Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine. The confirmation…
Amazing Discovery – Captured T-34 Found Decades After It Was Abandoned By the German Army
In the decades since the end of the Second World War, thousands of discoveries have been made. From sunken ships and downed aircraft to unexploded…
The Oldest Military Tanks Still In Service
Ever since they made their combat debut during the Battle of the Somme in World War I, tanks have played a critical role in the…
The Latest Model of the Leopard 2 Is Among the Most Strongly-Armored Tanks Ever Developed
Technology advanced at an incredible rate in the 20th century, especially when it came to weapons and vehicles of war. As such, some tanks entered…
Leopard I: Over 50 Years After Its Introduction, It Continues to Serve on the Battlefield
Tanks first appeared in combat during World War I at the Somme, one of the deadliest battles in history. The armored vehicles proved effective against…
General Dynamics Land Systems Reveals Long-Awaited AbramsX MBT
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has officially revealed its AbramsX main battle tank (MBT) after months of speculation. The preview was provided via a video…
Road Workers Were Amazed By An Unexpected World War II-Era Discovery In Chartres
During the six years that made up the Second World War, the Allied and Axis nations deployed an astonishing number of troops and armaments across…
Gunner, HEAT, PC! Enters Into Early Access on Steam
The tank simulation Gunner, HEAT, PC! is now available through Early Access on Steam. The game, which is one of the most successful to have…
K2 Black Panther: One of the World’s Most Expensive Tanks
Due to the presence of its neighbors to the north, South Korea must constantly be prepared for the possibility of warfare. Kim Jung-un, the leader…
South Korea Signs Arms Deal with Poland to Deliver K2 Black Panther Tanks, K9 Thunder Howitzers
South Korea has inked a deal with Poland that would see K2 Black Panthers and K9 Thunders delivered to the latter’s military. Totalling $5.76 billion…
US Army Signs Deal with General Dynamics Land Systems to Send M1A2 Abrams to Poland
The US Army has approved a deal with General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to produce 250 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams for use by the Polish Armed…
The Char B1 Tank’s Superiority Couldn’t Stop France’s Fall to Germany
When the Second World War began, German leadership ordered the use of blitzkrieg tactics to quickly overwhelm their enemies. One of the key aspects of…
The Prototype for the T28 Super Heavy Tank was Lost for Decades – In a Field!
Tanks were incredibly important during World War I and became even more so during the Second World War. During the latter, the United States realized…
A British Challenger 1 Set the Record for the Longest Tank-on-Tank Kill in 1991
The FV4030/4 Challenger 1 tank had a rocky start. It wasn’t very reliable and had a poor rate of fire. As such, a lot of…
PL-01: The Polish Stealth Tank That’s Never Seen the Battlefield
Countries are always looking to equip their militaries with the latest equipment, whether that be new firearms or vehicles. In 2013, Poland wowed everyone with…
Panther KF51: Rheinmetall’s New Main Battle Tank Features a 130 mm Gun
Arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has revealed its new main battle tank (MBT). The company unveiled the vehicle – the Panther KF51 – at Eurosatory 2022, touting…
Tank Ramming Was a Dangerous Tactic Used By the Red Army During WWII
Tanks are undoubtedly some of the most powerful military vehicles ever produced, and they made a world of difference to those fighting in the Second…
T-72: The Soviet-Era Tank That Continues to Serve the Russian Armed Forces
Written by Lis Edwards and Clare Fitzgerald. During the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union was looking to develop a better tank, as…
PzH 2000: One of the Most Powerful Artillery Systems Ever Developed
In 1998, the German Army adopted the Panzerhaubitze (PzH) 2000, an incredibly powerful artillery system that remains in use to this day. It made a…
History’s Strangest Tanks – Including the Kugelpanzer!
Since the development of the world’s first tank, Little Wille, in 1916, engineers have continuously strived to make these armored vehicles bigger, better, faster and…
The Highs (and Lows) of the Czech Panzer 38(t)
Tanks are often thought of as a technology of the First World War, but the Czech Panzer 38(t) played a major role in some of…
A Man Once Turned In a Soviet TANK to a Czech Weapons Amnesty Program
When police in the Czech Republic used a tank in their advertisement to promote weapons amnesty, they didn’t realize someone would actually take it seriously.…
Photos of Nature Reclaiming the Fiercest Weapons of War: Tanks and Aircraft
Nature always endures, and every war has its end. No matter what people try to do, the earth and time will always find ways to…