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IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73

IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73
Author: Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2011-10-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1780961391

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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.


IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73

IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73
Author: Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1849086273

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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.


Modelling the IS Heavy Tank

Modelling the IS Heavy Tank
Author: Nicola Cortese
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2012-02-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1780964722

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The IS (Iosef Stalin) heavy tanks were some of the most widely used AFVs produced by the USSR. First entering combat in 1944, the IS-2 went head-to-head with German tanks such as the Panther, Tiger and King Tiger, and post war IS-2s and IS-3s were exported to China, Cuba and North Korea. This book is packed with easy to follow super-detailing and finishing instructions for building the IS-2, IS-3, and IS-3M variants, as well as for the prototype ISU-152, and features kits from manufacturers such as Dragon, Tamiya, and Fujimi. Advanced scratch-building techniques and working with photo-etched and other after-market accessories in 1/35 and 1/76 scales are covered, making this highly accessible book a welcome addition to any modeller's library.


Super-heavy Tanks of World War II

Super-heavy Tanks of World War II
Author: Kenneth W Estes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782003843

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The super-heavy tanks of World War II are heirs to the siege machine tradition – a means of breaking the deadlock of ground combat. As a class of fighting vehicle, they began with the World War I concept of the search for a 'breakthrough' tank, designed to cross enemy lines. It is not surprising that the breakthrough tank projects of the period prior to World War II took place in the armies that suffered the most casualties of the Great War (Russia, France, Germany). All of the principal Axis and Allied nations eventually initiated super-heavy development projects, with increasingly heavy armor and armament. Much as the casualties of World War I prompted the original breakthrough tank developments, as Germany found itself on the defensive, with diminishing operational prospects and an increasingly desperate leadership, so too did its focus turn to the super-heavy tanks that could turn the tide back in their favor.


T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94

T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94
Author: Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2013-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472805380

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The T-34-85 tank is one of those rare weapons that have remained in service for more than half a century. First introduced in 1944, it has seen combat in nearly every corner of the globe. Steven Zaloga and Jim Kinnear look at this long-serving tank at length. Although long obsolete in Europe, it has proven a reliable and potent weapon in many Third World conflicts, and is still in service with more than a dozen armies around the world.


T-34/76 Medium Tank

T-34/76 Medium Tank
Author: Steven Zaloga
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1995
Genre: Tanks (Military science)
ISBN:

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M26/M46 Pershing Tank 1943–53

M26/M46 Pershing Tank 1943–53
Author: Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2012-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782002146

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From the moment that the M4 Sherman had been matched against German Panther and Tiger tanks, the American tank crews had known that their vehicles were outclassed by the opposition. What was needed was a more powerful tank, more heavily armed and armored, that could take-on the powerful German panzers on a more equal footing. Although it took time to develop by the latter months of the war numbers of M26 Pershing tanks were reaching the frontline US armored units. Well armored and with a powerful 90mm gun the Pershing was a match for any tank in the German order of battle.


M60 Main Battle Tank 1960–91

M60 Main Battle Tank 1960–91
Author: Richard Lathrop
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782004343

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Entering service in the early 1960s, the M60 tank was in production for 23 years and formed the backbone of US Army and Marine armoured units during the Cold War. Over 15,000 were built in four basic models: the M60, M60A1, M60A2, and the M60A3. Although the M60 had been phased out of US Army service by the time Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, M60s were amongst the first Allied tanks to enter Kuwait City with the US Marines. This book examines the design and deployment of the M60, a very widely used vehicle that is still in service today.


Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965–95

Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank 1965–95
Author: Michael Jerchel
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-11-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 178200694X

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Development of the Leopard 1 can be traced back to November 1956, when the operational requirement for a new battle tank was formulated by the Federal German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). Originally a Franco-German project, the tank under design was named the 'Standard-Panzer'. The French later dropped out, however, and on 1 October 1963 the 'Standard' tank was officially named 'Leopard', an appropriate choice considering Germany's wartime pedigree with the formidable Tiger and Panther. This book traces the development and service record of the Leopard 1, detailing its control systems, modifications and variants.


British Mark IV Tank

British Mark IV Tank
Author: David Fletcher
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2012-05-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1780967438

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The formidable Mark IV tank was pitted against the German Army from 1917 until the end of World War I. This book reveals the important role the tank played in the historic battle of Cambrai in 1917 as well as the first ever tank-versus-tank actions against German A7Vs. In awe of British technology, the Germans actively captured, salvaged and repaired Mark IVs for deployment against the Allies. Using rare photographs and detailed artwork, David Fletcher explores the Mark IV's design and development, its variants and accessories, and brings to life its exciting deployment on the battlefields of World War I.