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 price of £20.00. Order yours by June 16, 2025, to get your name in the acknowledgments section of the book.
The A34 Comet was probably the most capable British tank of the Second World War. Developed from the A27 Cromwell, it entered service in early 1945, and saw action in the closing stages of the conflict during the Allied advance into Germany.
Powered by the 600 hp Rolls-Royce Meteor V12 petrol engine and armed with a high velocity 77 mm gun, the Comet was fast, reliable and powerful, and it was the Western Allies’ first tank that was truly a match for the German Tiger and Panther.
Through this exclusive guide, military historian Lt. Col. Dick Taylor, RTR (retired), tells the story of the Comet, from its design and development, construction and powerplant, to its armament and armor.
Research Co-ordinator James Donaldson said:
“We are delighted to launch The Tank Museum Guide to A34 Comet, the first book to be published taking a proper, in-depth look at this tank.
“The reader will get a full breakdown of the Comet, from its development and use during the Second World War, through to its post-war service, as well as a deep-dive into a couple of the Museum’s examples; it features a comprehensive selection of more than 300 photographs and illustrations, including many not seen before in print.”
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The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet will go on general sale for £30.00 in early September 2025.