Tank

These pictures are 20 years old. In 1991my brother was a young conscript in the city of Ceuta in north Africa, as tank gunner in an armored cavalry regiment, the "Montesa n.3". Then in service there was the american M48A5E. The first M48s arrived to the spanisharmy in 1965, and were updated to "E" version in 1978-79. The M48 served in the "Montesa" regiment from 1978to mid 90s, when was replaced by M60A3s.
The conscript servicewas replaced fifthteen years ago by a professional army. This post is humble dedicated to all conscript soldiers who served before in our army, specially to my brother Pedro.

Military surplus

The total production of the famous Sherman tank by thepowerful military industry of the USA totalized more of 50.000 units, mostly during the Wolrd War years. After the war, a number of these Shermans were sold to private users. Here, a pair of these tanks, used by a constructor, are demolishing in the late 50's a house at Patterson, New Jersey.

French tank

Here is another illustration made for the book "Landing Zone Lebanon". Now is a Leclerc tank from the 2e Division Blindee francaise. This book is a very, very good source of graphic information of the UN vehicles during the initial stages of the United Nations intervention in 2006.