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Epic tank battles that shaped history

In 1916 during the First World War, a terrifying new weapon was introduced to the battlefield: the tank. This formidable-looking armored fighting vehicle heralded the era of mechanized warfare and was subsequently used throughout all the major military conflicts of the 20th century. In fact, there are some encounters recognized for their near-exclusive use of the tank as a primary weapon of war. So, what are history's greatest tank battles? Click through and be reminded of how this versatile mobile weapons platform was used, and the conflicts it took part in.

Sainz opens up on stress over move from Ferrari

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said on Thursday that he is suffering from stress caused by the time-consuming task of finding a team for next season. "It's quite stressful and time consuming.

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Skeleton Crew at the Donmar Warehouse review: a beautifully observed, vivid slice of American life

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Ex-F1 chief marketing officer Norman joins Formula E

Former Formula 1 and Manchester United senior boss joins Formula E as new chief marketing officer

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review: Much Better, With An Asterisk

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29 creative ways to modernise your motorhome

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Video: Trailer Released For Brad Pitt's Formula 1 Movie

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"This sort of driving behaviour is incredibly reckless and unacceptable."

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F1 British GP: Norris tops FP1 after early red flag

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Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

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Toyota Only Sold 13 Priuses in June. Here’s Why

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Ranked: the longest-living car engines

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No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

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People Actually Want Small Displacement Motorcycles, Triumph Sells 50,000 in a Year

Go small or go home?

Oamaru pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle

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Tourist from New Zealand killed by a robbery getaway car fleeing upscale California mall

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Antiques Roadshow expert emotional as she details WWII letter she 'couldn't read out loud'

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F3 Britain: Lindblad secures weekend sweep in wet-dry thriller

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Genesis unveils a new high-performance supercar for Gran Turismo showcased at the 2024 Busan Motor Show

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IndyCar Mid-Ohio: Palou leads opening practice as hybrid era officially begins

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Clarkson offered landlady £1m for pub within minutes of meeting her

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Two-vehicle crash brings down power lines in Auckland's Papakura

No serious injuries have been reported.

Another one: 21 film franchises that just won't quit

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Tesla Cybertruck Overcooks Corner, Flips And Lands On Its Roof

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Waikato road rage crash: Police following ‘strong lines of inquiry’ into Gordonton incident

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This KTM Dirt Bike Is Probably More Than You Can Handle, Sorry

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New Shelby F-150 Is $27,000 More Than a Raptor R, For Some Reason

Or you can get it with the stock 400-horsepower V-8 and only pay $17,000 more.

Grandfather visiting Australia killed in alleged hit-and-run

A manhunt continues the the driver of a purple coupe who hit the Nepalese national on Abell Road in Melonba near Blacktown in Sydney's west sometime after 11.15pm on Sunday.

Turiroa ends bull season with sellout sale: Final two sales raise $7500 for Wairoa Mayoral Relief Fund

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Eyewitness recalls the moment two horses were galloping down the road

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Hilarious moment Prince William seen riding around Windsor Castle on electric scooter

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Joan Rivers would approve. Maybe.

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Overall, EV total sales increased 33% during the first half of the year.

Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce sparks complaints as BBC issues statement

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