Let’s Talk Tanks

Set off on a mission to find out more about the everyday lives of tank crews during the Second World War in this family friendly video.

Set off on a mission to find out more about the everyday lives of tank crews during the Second World War.

Join Emily, our Family Learning Producer, in the video above to:

  • find out about the different roles in a tank crew
  • take a closer look at kit
  • hear from tank expert James Holland

Download the video transcript (PDF, 165KB).

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