The Tank Museum

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Take your tea in style with our replica Tiger I shell replica flask!

Not only is it capable of holding up to 500ml of fluid – but it’s also sure to be the coolest flask in the canteen!

🔗Now in stock! - https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/tiger-131-shell-vacuum-flask

*Offer of the week* ⁠
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Pick up a to scale, Second World War inflatable shell for your home, created in association with The Tank Museum. The perfect stocking-filler for the tank-fan in your life!

Now just £4.99 until 14 November !
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🔗Grab yours! - https://tankmuseumshop.org/collections/inflatable-shells

Guess the tank!

In its day the Char B was regarded as one of the most powerful tanks in the world, yet still had many features which harked back to the First World War. It saw extensive combat in the summer of 1940, during the start of the Second World War.

The example in our collection was captured by the Germans, assigned to 1st Platoon, 1st Company of Panzer Abteilung 213 & shipped to occupied Jersey in 1942. It later found its way to the School of Tank Technology in Britain - before being moved to the Tank Museum in 1951.

Pic 1 – Our example, which can be found in The Tank Story hall today
Pic 2 – The manufacturer’s plate, clearly visible on the front of the vehicle
Pic 3 – 1939 Pattern 75mm howitzer - the same model as is mounted in the hull of the Char B*
Pic 4 – Our tank, pictured during its time at the School of Tank Technology in Chertsey.

* - Bonus fact - further examination suggests that this particular weapon was imported and fitted to the Experimental Tank TOG 1!

With the colder months approaching fast – now’s the time to grab the perfect oversized, fluffy, fleecy hoodie for relaxing and keeping warm during cosy evenings in!

Hint – it also features a huge front pocket – ideal for snacks!

🔗Grab yours today! - https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/tank-oversized-fleece-hoodie

Wrap up warm over the festive season with this limited edition Tank Museum knitted Christmas jumper!

This jumper showcases popular tanks in The Tank Museum's collection -and is an essential addition to your festive wardrobe!

🔗Grab yours today! - https://tankmuseumshop.org/collections/christmas-jumpers/products/winter-scene-knitted-tank-christmas-jumper

🔥Here’s a pic to set the imagination aflame…! 🔥

We recently received a donation of the personal papers of R.P. Fraser OBE, whose work helped spark development of Second World War British flamethrower fuel, equipment and vehicles.

The collection includes a stash of fascinating photographs – such as this one, showing practical testing and training of the army on the use of flamethrowers

🔗 For more on Fraser, and more insight into the collection and its contents -
https://tankmuseum.org/article/fraser-flamethrower-donation

Get the ultimate reinforcements for your household army with this brilliant tank commander rubber duck!

Individually hand painted with care, this little commander is ready to conquer the high seas of your bathtub.

🔗Grab yours today! - https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/exclusive-tank-commander-rubber-duck

The Mark IV entered service in May 1917 and was the first tank to be produced and used en masse.

Mark IVs were the mainstay of the Tank Corps at Cambrai in November 1917 and fought through to the end of the war. It was a male Mark IV tank which won the very first ‘Tank versus Tank’ action in April 1918 by knocking out the German A7V tank Nixe.

There are six Mark IV tanks left worldwide, three can be found in the UK – one of them being here at The Tank Museum.

For more information on the Mark IV – check out our Tank Collection page -

https://tankmuseum.org/tank_collection/mark-iv/

Fancy a ‘shot glass' with a difference…?

Dodge a bullet and enjoy your favourite tipple in this fantastic glass. A bullet has been embedded in the side of the glass which has a crackle finish giving an authentic appearance.

🔗Grab yours today! -
https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/bullet-shot-in-glass

Caption this!

Covering more than 400 tanks – from the very first prototypes, through to Challenger 2 – The Tank Book is the definitive visual history of tanks and armoured vehicles (and would make an excellent Christmas present for the armoured-vehicle-enthusiast in your life – hint, hint!)

🔗Grab yours today! - https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/the-tank-book

Captioned “The Tank as a Submarine”, this series of photos show a Mark V tank of the British Tank Corps Detachment in South Russia in November 1919. The poor vehicle has seemingly taken a wrong turn, and ended up in Novorossysk harbour!

What’s the funniest tank mishap that you’ve heard of?