Organized chronologically by type, Russian Tanks of World War II
offers a highly-illustrated guide to the main armoured fighting vehicles
used by the Red Army during World War II. The book offers a
comprehensive survey of Soviet AFVs, from the pre-war T-18 light tank
and BT fast tank series to the heavy Joseph Stalin tanks and self-
propelled guns of the final months of the war. All the major and many
minor tanks are featured, including every significant variation of the
T-26 light tank, KV series and T-34 to see action on the Eastern Front.
There are also chapters on the many types of self-propelled guns
developed by Soviet industry, as well as Allied Lend-Lease AFVs, such as
the British Churchill and Valentine tanks and American Sherman and
Stuart tanks.
Each featured profile includes authentic markings and color schemes,
while every separate model is accompanied by exhaustive specifications.
Packed with 120 newly-commissioned, full-color artworks with exhaustive
specifications, Russian Tanks of World War II is a key reference guide
for military modellers and World War II enthusiasts.