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IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73 cover
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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 book 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.

Alongside illustrations throughout, Steven J. Zaloga 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 24 Feb 1994
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781855323964
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 51 b/w; 11 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series New Vanguard
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Steven J. Zaloga

Steven J. Zaloga is a senior analyst for Teal Grou…

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Peter Sarson

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