Caught by surprise, the Israelis were outnumbered 8 to 1 in tanks. Yet for four desperate days, while Israel mobilized its reserves, the British-made Centurion tanks of the 7th and 188th Armored ...

The origin story of the Centurion – one of Britain's most important tanks and perhaps one of the most influential tank designs ever– goes all the way back to the Second World War.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. THE Centurion tank, launched in 1945, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The Centurion, a major engineering success for the British Army ...

THE Centurion tank, launched in 1945, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The Centurion, a major engineering success for the British Army, was created at the end of the Second World War.