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The tank battles in the Soviet Union during the summer of 1941 were the largest in World War II, exceeding even the more famous Prokhorovka encounter during the Kursk campaign. Indeed, they were the largest tank battles ever fought. This book examines two evenly matched competitors in this conflict, the German Panzer 38(t) and the Soviet BT-7. Both were of similar size, armed with guns of comparable firepower, and had foreign roots – the Panzer 38(t) was a Czechoslovak design and the BT-7 was an evolution of the American Christie tank. With full-colour artwork and archive and present-day photography, this absorbing study assesses the strengths and limitations of these two types against the wider background of armoured doctrine in the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa.
The Eastern Front of World War II witnessed unprecedented armored engagements, with the summer of 1941 hosting the largest tank battles in history. This book analyzes two key combatants from this period: the German Panzer 38(t) and the Soviet BT-7. Both tanks, despite their different origins (Czechoslovak and American-influenced, respectively), possessed comparable armament and physical dimensions, making their clashes particularly significant. The study evaluates their respective strengths and weaknesses within the context of early Operation Barbarossa armored doctrine.
This study is presented as an absorbing analysis of two key armored vehicles from the pivotal summer of 1941 on the Eastern Front. The book's approach, focusing on comparative strengths and limitations against the backdrop of early Operation Barbarossa doctrine, suggests a detailed examination for military history enthusiasts. The inclusion of color artwork and photography indicates a visually rich presentation of the material. The focus on the largest tank battles ever fought positions it as a significant contribution to understanding World War II armored warfare.
Page Count:
80
Publication Date:
2017-04-07
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10:
147281715X
ISBN-13:
9781472817150
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