Caught by surprise, the Israelis were outnumbered 8 to 1 in tanks ... While the Centurion eventually encompassed 13 versions, a typical example would be the 1952 Mark 5 model.

THE Centurion tank ... Although it didn't join the war effort, the tank inspired the modern main battle tank and became a popular Dinky Toy model. The tank was a product of the British Army's ...