IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73 cover

Description

The Iosef Stalin tanks were the ultimate heavy tanks developed by the Soviet Union and were popularly called 'Victory tanks' due to their close association with the defeat of Germany in 1945. Yet in spite of their reputation, the Stalin tanks emerged from a troubled design, had a brief moment of glory in 1944 and 1945, and disappeared in ignominy after 1960. This title covers the events contributing to the Soviet Union's need to design the new series, with particular reference to the unsuccessful KV series and the advent of a new generation of heavy German tanks including the Tiger. It also covers their development, operational history and myriad variants.

Table of Contents

Developmental History · Operational History · Post War History · Stalin Tanks in Foreign Service · Variants · Variants in Foreign Service

Product details

Published Feb 24 1994
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781855323964
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 51 b/w; 11 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series New Vanguard
Short code NVG 7
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga received his BA in History from U…

Illustrator

Peter Sarson

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