Soviet World War II Tanks (New Vanguard Book 247)

In the summer of 1941, the Red Army suffered such overwhelming losses of armor that they appealed to Britain and the United States for tank assistance. The first shipments arrived in late 1941, just in time for the defence of Moscow. The British tanks included a wide variety of types such as the Matilda, Churchill, Valentine, and even a few Tetrarch airborne tanks. American tanks included the M3 (Stuart) light tank, M3 (Lee) medium tank, and the M4 Sherman tank, which became so prevalent in 1944-45 that entire Soviet tank corps were equipped with this type. With these Western tanks, the Soviets were finally able to push back the German offensive in the East.

This research delves into the various types of tanks sent to the Soviet Union during the war, as well as Soviet evaluations of their strengths and weaknesses, and accounts of their use in Soviet service. The study features full colour artwork, period photographs, and detailed cut-away illustrations.

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