{"product_id":"soviet-tanks-at-kursk-1943-paperback","title":"Soviet Tanks at Kursk 1943 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam E. Hiestand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHenry Morshead\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eEdouard A. Groult\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam E. Hiestand\u003c\/b\u003e has worked for over 30 years as a US Department of Defense analyst. He holds an MA in History from Cornell University, and has a lifelong interest in military history with a particular focus on armoured and Soviet operations. He lives near Washington DC. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenry Morshead\u003c\/b\u003e, who created the tank profiles, is a senior vehicle and aerospace designer and a former Royal Engineers officer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdouard A. Groult \u003c\/b\u003eis a London-based illustrator, who created the battlescene and cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 9.76 x 7.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754982670624,"sku":"9781472861443","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2915a1995732b3190c533a9b3c013159.webp?v=1780047566","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/soviet-tanks-at-kursk-1943-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}