This fully illustrated volume compares two of the most iconic AFV's:
the SU-152/ISU-152 and the Tiger, used on the Eastern Front during
World War II. On the Eastern Front in 1943, the Tiger-equipped heavy
Panzer battalions gave German armoured divisions an unmatched
capability that cost the Red Army dearly. The Tiger's 88mm gun had the
potential to carve through Soviet defences in the attack and cause
havoc amongst advancing Soviet armoured formations when used in
defence. Neither of the Red Army's heavy tanks (the KV-1 and KV-2)
could match the Tiger's gun, and, more importantly, penetrate its
armour at anything approaching standard combat range. The Soviet
response was a stopgap Tiger-killing vehicle that mounted a 152mm
artillery piece onto the KV tank's chassis: the SU-152. The latter
would evolve into the ISU-152 in late 1943 (mounting the same powerful
gun on an IS chassis). This fascinating book describes the mighty
duels fought between these opposing AFVs. The colour illustrations
explore key details of both the SU-152/ISU-152 and Eastern Front
Tigers, including armament, ammunition and crew positions, and the
period photographs show rarely seen views of these iconic AFVs in
action. How each attempted to best the other using its strengths and
advantages is documented across a wide range of dramatic Eastern Front
armoured battles.
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Eastern Front 1943–45
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781472848659
Publisert
2021
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Bloomsbury UK
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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