This is the account of the machines of war pitted against each other and the combatants who operated them.  Step onto the battlefield and immerse yourself in the experience of real historic combat. Conceived at the height of World War II, the British Centurion and the Soviet T-55 were initially expected to counter the formidable Panthers and Tigers of Germany.

But as the Cold War unfolded, these machines prepared instead for the coming struggle between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.  Though they never fought in Europe, these two tanks became the mainstay of the Cold War's proxy forces around the world, no more so than in the Middle East when, in 1973, rival Israeli and Syrian crews battled for control of the Golan Heights. Complete with expert analysis of the machines' design, development and operational history, this is a fascinating look at a high-stakes duel that would shape the region for years to come.