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Named after Klimenti Voroshilov, the People's Commissar for Defence, the KVs proved a nasty surprise for German tank crews during the early days of Operation Barbarossa. Although slow, they were extremely heavily armoured. This volume examines the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, consisting of the KV-1 and 2, and the increased favour given to the heavy single-turret after the Germans began to develop ammunition capable of penetrating even the thickest armour, whilst detailing the design, development and operational history of the Soviet Union's monstrous KV series of tanks.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The KV-series of heavy tanks were a nasty suprise for the German forces in "Barbarossa". This book gives an insight into the heavy tanks of the Red Army in the 1940-43 era and their subsequent replacements. Prototype vehicles are also covered. The only down side I reckon is a lack of information on the KV-2.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
KV1- yes, KV2 - not so much!
25 May 2006
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is not much that I can add to the already exisiting reviews except to state that the book centers around the KV 1. While it offers some text about the KV 2 it offers only 3 pictures of the KV 2 and none of the illustrations deal with the KV 2. All the illustrations revolve around the KV 1 (that's 7 plates of illustrations). So if you are into Russian tanks and especially the KV 1, this may be the book for you. If you're a KV 2 fan, then look elsewhere and do not waste your money here.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A good introduction to Soviet heavy tanks
17 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
The book studies the development and use of heavy tanks by the USSR during WW2. The main tank used was the KV-1 and its numerous derivatives, a machine which the Germans found impossible to destroy during the early years of the war. The KV series were replaced by the JS series of heavy tanks and this is also indicated in Mr Zaloga's book.I found the book interesting because it gave some insight into Soviet defence planning during wartime. There are also photographs of prototype tanks which have never been usedand never published before.This is no doubt the result of the changed international environment. I found this book interesting and full of facts and the colour plates, photograghs and line drawings good illustrations of the subject of the book.
A very good concise book on the topic!
13 May 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
An excellent introduction to Soviet KV1 and KV2 tanks with a good smattering of photographs.
Well written, concise and easy to read. I found the text interesting and wanted to read more, rather than with some vehicle books which can be very boring and long winded.
I would have liked the author to include more first hand reports of the vehicles and crew experiences. From memory there are two good accounts, but after reading the accounts you are wanting for more!
The book deals more with the KV1 and variants rather than the KV2. I would have liked more information and photographs of the KV2.
Worth the discounted price.
Well written, concise and easy to read. I found the text interesting and wanted to read more, rather than with some vehicle books which can be very boring and long winded.
I would have liked the author to include more first hand reports of the vehicles and crew experiences. From memory there are two good accounts, but after reading the accounts you are wanting for more!
The book deals more with the KV1 and variants rather than the KV2. I would have liked more information and photographs of the KV2.
Worth the discounted price.
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