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William E. Hiestand Soviet Tanks at Kursk 1943 (Paperback) New Vanguard. Author: William E. Hiestand. The Soviets had benefited from their prodigious production capabilities but the tanks at Kursk varied widely. Still short of tanks, the Soviets also still operated weak T-60 and T-70 light tanks, along with the increasingly obsolete KV-1 heavy tank. Further DetailsTitle: Soviet Tanks at Kursk 1943 Condition: New Author: William E. Hiestand Illustrator: Henry Morshead, Edouard A. Groult Contributor: Henry Morshead (Illustrated by), Edouard A. Groult (Illustrated by) ISBN-10: 1472861442 EAN: 9781472861443 ISBN: 9781472861443 Publisher: Osprey Publishing Format: Paperback Genre: History Topic: Military History, Law & Politics Release Date: 12/19/2024 Description: Illustrated throughout, this book explains the composition and qualities of the Soviet tank force that fought Germany’s mighty Panzers at the biggest tank battle in history. In the summer of 1943, Hitler’s army had rebuilt its Panzer forces after defeat at Stalingrad and retreat from the Caucasus. New types, including the Panther, Tiger, and Elefant, at last added technical superiority to the traditional tactical edge enjoyed by the Panzer divisions. The plan was to begin offensive operations by striking from the north and south to cut off Soviet forces in the Kursk salient. In this book, Soviet military specialist William E. Hiestand explores the armor that met this Panzer force, in the biggest tank battle of World War II. The Soviets had benefited from their prodigious production capabilities but the tanks at Kursk varied widely. Still short of tanks, the Soviets also still operated weak T-60 and T-70 light tanks, along with the increasingly obsolete KV-1 heavy tank. Significant numbers of Lend-Lease tanks also fought, including M3 Lees, Valentines, Stuarts, Churchills, and the first Shermans to join the Red Army. The Soviets also benefited from the firepower of the first generation of Soviet self-propelled guns – the SU-76, SU-122, and SU-152. With meticulously researched tank illustrations and rare archive photos, this is an expert account of the Soviet tank forces in the climactic clash on the Eastern Front. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 248mm Item Length: 184mm Series: New Vanguard Item Width: 4mm Item Weight: 164g Release Year: 2024 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
