The Centurion in Action (Armor No. 13) from Squadron/Signal Publications is one of the best introductory references on Britain's famous Centurion Main Battle Tank.

Developed during the closing months of World War II, the Centurion became one of the most successful tank designs in military history. It served with more than a dozen nations and remained in frontline service for over 50 years. The Centurion saw combat in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, India-Pakistan conflicts, and numerous Cold War deployments.

This volume documents the development of the Centurion from its early prototypes through its many production marks and modernization programs. Numerous photographs, detailed captions, and color illustrations make this an invaluable reference for historians and model builders alike.

Whether you're building the classic Tamiya, AFV Club, Takom, Amusing Hobby, Academy, or other Centurion kits, this book provides an excellent visual reference for improving accuracy and detailing.

Features

• Squadron/Signal Publications

• Armor In Action Series

• Armor No. 13

• Softcover

• Hundreds of photographs

• Historical development

• Production variants

• Technical details

• Color illustrations

• Vehicle markings

• Excellent modeling reference

Historical Overview

The Centurion entered service shortly after World War II and quickly became the benchmark for postwar main battle tanks. Combining mobility, armor protection, and firepower, it remained competitive through continuous upgrades.

It proved especially effective during:

• Korean War

• Suez Crisis

• Six-Day War

• Yom Kippur War

• Vietnam War (Australian Army)

• Indo-Pakistani conflicts

Many upgraded Centurions remained in military service into the 1990s and beyond.

Contents Include

• Development history

• Prototype vehicles

• Production variants

• Combat history

• Armament evolution

• Suspension and running gear

• Engine and transmission

• Interior and exterior details

• Color profiles

• Unit markings

• Technical photographs

• Modeling references

Perfect For

• Armor model builders

• Military historians

• British armor enthusiasts

• AFV researchers

• War gamers

• Museum reference libraries

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in good condition.

• Light shelf wear from normal use

• Cover shows minor edge wear

• Interior pages are clean and complete

• Binding remains solid

Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the item description.