The General of Tank Forces, a participant in the First and Second World Wars, presents the history of the creation and development of German armored forces, bypassing the decisions of the Treaty of Versailles. The author traces the path of improvement of the tank, from the first clumsy models to the powerful combat vehicles of 1945, analyzes their capabilities and effectiveness of use in battles. Along with the history of armored forces, including the creation of tank schools for training personnel, Nehring pays great attention to the most significant actions of this type of troops during the Second World War in campaigns in France, the Balkans, North Africa, Poland and the Soviet Union .