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The Char B1 was regarded as a fearsome fighting machine when it first appeared in 1935. This footage - from TANKFEST 2018 - shows the Char B1 from the collection of the Musée des Blindés - the last running examples of its kind!

⭐️TANKFEST VEHICLES⭐️ We’re proud to welcome back the Weald Foundation’s pair of Renault FT tanks – which will be displayed with our replica A7V & Mark IV! If you’re not able to attend in person, keep an eye on our social channels for live coverage throughout the weekend!

The King Tiger is officially en route to TANKFEST! Are you as excited as we are?!

America's first mass-produced combat tank. The M3 Lee's unusual configuration of hull-mounted 75 mm gun and turret-mounted 37 mm cannon was a result of the rush to get the vehicle in production following Germany's rapid advances in Europe. Footage courtesy of British Pathé

⭐️TANKFEST VEHICLES⭐️ We’re proud to welcome back the Irish Army's 1920-pattern armoured Rolls Royce Armoured Car, Sliabh na mBan. An important part of Irish Military history - it will be on display alongside the only other surviving running example, from our collection!

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THE KING TIGER HAS ARRIVED! A huge thank you to World of Tanks and the Museedesblindes for bringing the world's only running King Tiger to TANKFEST 2025 If you’re not able to attend in person, keep an eye on our social channels for live coverage throughout the weekend!

Our friends from award-winning Dorset brewery Hall & Woodhouse will be quenching the thirst of an estimated 24,000 TANKFEST guests next weekend! Visitors will be able to enjoy two event-exclusive new beers - Easy Eight, and Tiger Tipple - Cheers! 🍺

Celebrating the longest day of the year with a little appreciation of everybody's favourite... What's your favourite thing about TOG II*?

This is the Praying Mantis, a bizarre and unique British prototype from WWII. The vehicle was difficult to control, and induced sickness in the crew(!) - the plan was therefore abandoned in 1944. The sole surviving example is part of our collection, here at The Tank Museum.

⭐️TANKFEST GUEST VEHICLES⭐️ At TANKFEST next weekend, we’re immensely proud to welcome the only existing Valentine Mark IX Duplex Drive in running order - restored over several years by John Pearson. tankmuseum.org/article/m3-gra…

🗓️ON THIS DAY 22 June 1941: Operation Barbarossa launches The Wehrmacht swiftly gain ground, decimating thousands of Soviet troops, and by October, the Germans will be within striking distance of Moscow. 🔗Find out more about the Panzer IV - youtu.be/HTRED_rmmUY

THIS TIME NEXT WEEK! Join us & our friends from @WorldofTanks for the TANKFEST Online Historical Livestream! Catch all the action – including the world's only running King Tiger, thanks to the Museedesblindes - 13:30 BST, Sunday 29 June. youtube.com/@thetankmuseum

THE HEAVIEST TANK EVER BUILT! The Maus was a prototype German super heavy tank from the WWII. This photo, taken on 22 June 1944 - shows Maus 205/2 - the second prototype vehicle, driving toward the testing grounds at Böblingen. Read more on the Maus - tankmuseum.org/article/a-maus…

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🗓️ON THIS DAY 23 June 1941 The Battle of Brody, one of history's largest tank battles, begins. Despite Soviet numerical superiority, the Nazis secure victory after a fierce struggle and press on into the USSR. Find out more: youtu.be/ctAv5RafuWw

A huge ‘Thank you!’ to our friends at Babcock for sponsoring TANKFEST 2025! Their partnership is hugely significant in helping us tell the story of tanks and tank crews. Attending TANKFEST? Drop by the Babcock Activity Zone for STEM-based engagement for all the family!