345 SOVIET TANKS AT STALINGRAD 1942-43

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Examines and analyzes how the Soviet tank forces that fought at Stalingrad were rejuvenated in the months leading up to the battle, and the role they played in this iconic campaign. Draws attention to the less-covered element of the battle: the reborn Soviet tank and mechanized corps that delivered the death blow to Hitler's hopes. Explains how in summer 1942, the Soviet tank forces were failing to reach their potential despite being equipped with superb T-34 and heavily armored KV-1 tanks, but eventually the Fifth Tank Army launched the decisive penetration through the Romanian Third Army. Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of color illustrations.