This volume serves as a comprehensive identification manual for modern military land vehicles currently in service globally. Author Christopher F. Foss, a recognized authority on armored warfare and military equipment, utilizes his extensive background to catalog the technical specifications and visual identifiers of over 200 distinct combat platforms. The text provides a structured framework for military enthusiasts and professionals to distinguish between various classes of tanks, personnel carriers, and artillery systems through standardized data and visual evidence.

The subject matter points to a dense, specialist reference text designed for military analysts and equipment enthusiasts. The inclusion of extensive photographic evidence and technical data suggests a high level of utility for those requiring accurate identification of contemporary armored systems.