Soviet Heavy Tanks

Author : James Kinnear,Stephen Sewell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472820532

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Soviet T-10 Heavy Tank and Variants by James Kinnear,Stephen Sewell Pdf

A highly illustrated study of the T-10 Heavy Tank that served from the 1950s through to the end of the Soviet Union. When it was introduced into service in 1953, the T-10 represented a return to the “classic” Soviet heavy tank. Although considered a major threat to NATO tank forces, it also represented the end of an era. All gun heavy tanks like the T-10 would eventually be made effectively redundant by later models like the T-62 which had powerful next generation armament and new ammunition types. The tank was gradually withdrawn from service in the 1970s, though the last tanks would only leave Russian service, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, in 1997. As such the T-10 outlived the Soviet state that had created it. Never exported outside of the Soviet Union and rarely used in combat, the T-10 has remained a mysterious tank, with many of its variants unknown in the West until very recently. This study, written from original Russian and Ukrainian primary source documents that have only recently been made available, uncovers the history of this enigmatic tank using 130 stunning contemporary and modern photographs of the T-10 as well as full colour side-view artwork.

Author : Tim Bean,Will Fowler
Publisher : Allan
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025972790

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Russian Tanks of World War II by Tim Bean,Will Fowler Pdf

At the start of the campaign on the Eastern Front, in the earliest days of Operation Barbarossa, it was the German armour that swept all in front of it as the Wehrmacht drove eastwards in an unrelenting advance on Leningrad, Moscow and Stalingrad. The ill-prepared and under-resourced Russian forces were forced to retreat. Gradually, the balance of the war swung in favour of the Russian forces, whose strength both in numbers and equipment proved decisive in the ultimate defeat of the German forces in the east. Critical in the Soviet victory was its armour; tanks such as the T-34 proving the equal, if not better than, some of the tanks available to the Germans. This authoritative history of the Soviet forces before and during World War 2, reveals the development of their tactics in the early post-revolutionary era right through to the ultimate victory in Berlin in May 1945. The dramatic struggle of the tank crews against the German advance is told through some 200 contemporary photographs, many of which have never been seen before.The photographs include images of tank training in the 1920s and 1930s, on active service, and many compelling pictures from some of the major tank battles of the day. Over the past five years, aided by the opening up of archives in Russia previously closed to western experts, there has been a massive growth in interest in the events that occurred on the Eastern Front. Russian Tanks is an important addition to the literature currently available, exploring as it does, the vitally important Soviet armour of the period.

Author : Ray Merriam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1576385817

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Soviet Heavy Tanks by Ray Merriam Pdf

Merriam Press World War 2 In Review Special Series. First Edition 2017. Ninth in the Special series of the World War 2 In Review journal. Pictorial overview with 349 photos, illustrations and drawings cover: (1) Kliment Voroshilov KV-1, KV-2 and KV-85 Heavy Tanks, flamethrower tanks and experimental models. (2) T-35 Heavy Tank. (3) T-100 Heavy Tank. (4) SMK Heavy Tank. (5) IS-1, IS-2 and IS-3 Heavy Tanks. (6) T-42 Super-Heavy Tank. Color printing on heavy coated stock.

Author : Maksim Kolomiet︠s︡,Jim Kinnear
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : T-35 (Tank)
ISBN : 095387771X

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Land Battleship by Maksim Kolomiet︠s︡,Jim Kinnear Pdf

Author : Ray Merriam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1499396562

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Soviet Heavy Tanks by Ray Merriam Pdf

Pictorial of Soviet heavy tanks.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780961392

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IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

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.

Author : Wolfgang Fleischer,Anthony Tucker-Jones
Publisher : Greenhill Books
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781784387457

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T-34 by Wolfgang Fleischer,Anthony Tucker-Jones Pdf

“A wide-ranging and detailed account of the design and development of what was arguably the best tank of World War II.” —Miniature Armoured Fighting Vehicles Association Although the Red Army suffered continual heavy tank losses, the rugged and reliable T-34 was an immense success story and was ultimately instrumental in turning the tide of the war. This photographic history follows the story of this exceptional armored vehicle from its disastrous first action during Operation Barbarossa to its miraculous defense of Moscow, its envelopment of the Axis forces at Stalingrad and victory at Kursk, and finally, the advance to the gates of Warsaw then on to Berlin. Packed with a wealth of images, including rare archive photographs and photographs of surviving examples, this is an extraordinary record of both the tank and its personnel. The accompanying text features an in-depth technical evaluation outlining the differences in the myriad of models, including detailed plans of each type, alongside a gripping breakdown of the tank’s entire operational history. “I totally recommend this book for all who love Russian armor or what was one of the hardest and biggest tank battles during World War 2 at Kursk, superb book.” —Armorama “A thoroughly definitive study of one of the world’s historic engines of war.” —The Army Rumour Service (ARRSE) “This is about as comprehensive as anybody could want in tracing the development, production, operational deployment and technical elements of the T-34 and its derivatives. Whatever you might want to know about the tank is here. Supplemented by drawings, copious images and tables it is a go-to reference book.” —Michael McCarthy, battlefield guide

Author : Ray Merriam
Publisher : Merriam Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1576383970

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Soviet Heavy Tanks by Ray Merriam Pdf

Merriam Press World War 2 Album No. 9 Second Edition, 2015 Over 300 photos and illustrations in this album cover: Kliment Voroshilov KV-1, KV-2 and KV-85 Heavy Tanks Flamethrower tanks and experimental models T-35 Heavy Tank T-100 Heavy Tank SMK Heavy Tank IS-1, IS-2 and IS-3 Heavy Tanks T-42 Super-Heavy Tank Captured vehicles used by German and Finnish forces 339 photos and illustrations 2 side view drawings 1 two-view drawing 7 four-view drawing

Author : John Milsom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015046393537

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Russian Tanks, 1900-1970 by John Milsom Pdf

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849086271

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IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73 by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

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.

Author : Maximino Argüelles Martinez
Publisher : Maximino Argüelles
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781291749540

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Russian and Soviet Tanks 1914-1941 by Maximino Argüelles Martinez Pdf

About the evolution of the Soviet offensive doctrine during World War II. Where did this doctrine and armored formations that takes practice arise?. Why was the USSR as a nation which in 1940 developed a tank as advanced as the T-34?. 100 pages trying to answer these and other questions with a description of the principal armored vehicles and the formations in which were integrated from its beginnings in the Russian Empire until June 22, 1941.

Author : Alexander Ludeke
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473891395

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Tanks of the USSR, 1917–1945 by Alexander Ludeke Pdf

The Soviet Union had already begun building an armored industry as early as the 1920s. Although initially limited to reconstructing and developing Western European armored vehicles, an independent line of powerful and easy-to-produce models had been established by 1939. Even after the Second World War, the USSR expanded its armament force considerably, even planning to cross western Europe in a massive armoured wave in the event of any conflict with NATO. In this book, Alexander Ldeke looks at all the important Soviet tanks that were built from 1917 up until the end of the Second World War

Author : Steve Zaloga,James Grandsen
Publisher : Osprey Publishing Company
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Tanks (Military science)
ISBN : 0850454220

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Soviet Heavy Tanks by Steve Zaloga,James Grandsen Pdf

Author : Steve Zaloga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Tanks (Military science)
ISBN : NWU:35556039114715

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Soviet Tanks in Combat, 1941-1945 by Steve Zaloga Pdf

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472818140

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Soviet Lend-Lease Tanks of World War II by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

The Red Army suffered such catastrophic losses of armour in the summer of 1941 that they begged Britain and the United States to send tanks. The first batches arrived in late 1941, just in time to take part in the defence of Moscow. The supplies of British tanks encompassed a very wide range of types including the Matilda, Churchill, and Valentine and even a few Tetrarch airborne tanks. American tanks included the M3 (Stuart) light tank and M3 (Lee) medium tank and the M4 Sherman tank, which became so common in 1944–45 that entire Soviet tank corps were equipped with the type. With these Western tanks, the Soviets were finally able to beat back the German tide in the East. This study examines the different types of tanks shipped to the Soviet Union during the war, Soviet assessments of their merits and problems, and combat accounts of their use in Soviet service using full colour artwork, contemporary photographs and detailed cut-away illustrations.