USSR ARMORED VEHICLES OF WORLD WAR II. TANKS • SELF-PROPELLED GUNS

Discover the fascinating world of Soviet armored vehicles from World War II! This richly illustrated lexicon is a real treat for history and military enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the detailed descriptions of tanks and self-propelled guns that played a key role on the Eastern Front.

• Complete overview of Soviet armored vehicles
• Chronological arrangement by type
• Rich illustrations and authentic camouflage schemes
• Detailed tactical and technical data for each vehicle
• Descriptions of all major and lesser-known tanks
• Chapters on self-propelled guns and Lend-Lease vehicles
• Translation by Sławomir Kędzierski guarantees high quality

The lexicon "USSR Armored Vehicles of World War II" is an indispensable source of knowledge for anyone interested in military history. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Soviet armored vehicles, from the pre-war T-18 light tank and the BT series of fast tanks to the IS-2 heavy tanks and self-propelled guns from the final months of the war. All major and many lesser-known tanks are presented, including all versions of the T-26 light tank, the KV and T-34 tanks that took part in the fighting on the Eastern Front.

The book also includes chapters on many types of self-propelled guns developed by the Soviet industry, as well as Allied armored vehicles transferred to the USSR under the Lend-Lease Act, such as the British Churchill and Valentine tanks and the American Sherman and Stuart tanks. Each presented profile contains authentic markings and camouflage schemes, and the vehicle descriptions are supplemented by tables with tactical and technical data. The lexicon is illustrated with 120 color illustrations and photographs.

The authors of the book made sure that each vehicle is presented in a detailed and understandable way. Thanks to numerous illustrations and diagrams, the reader can accurately familiarize themselves with the design and appearance of individual tanks and self-propelled guns. This book is not only a dry collection of facts, but also a fascinating story about the development of Soviet armored vehicles during World War II. Original title: Technical Guide: Russian Tanks of WWII.