SU-152/ISU-152 vs Tiger: Eastern Front 1943-45

This book compares the SU-152/ISU-152 and the Tiger, two iconic AFVs used on the Eastern Front during World War II. The Tiger's 88mm gun gave German armoured divisions an unmatched capability, while the Soviet response was the SU-152, which mounted a 152mm artillery piece onto the KV tanks chassis. The color illustrations explore key details of both AFVs, and period photographs show rarely seen views of them in action.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive illustrated volume compares two of the most iconic AFVs of World War II: the SU-152/ISU-152 and the Tiger. On the Eastern Front in 1943, the Tiger-equipped heavy Panzer battalions gave German armored divisions an unmatched capability that cost the Red Army dearly. The Tigers 88mm gun had the potential to carve through Soviet defenses in the attack and cause havoc amongst advancing Soviet armored formations when used in defense. Neither of the Red Army's heavy tanks (the KV-1 and KV-2) could match the Tigers gun, and, more importantly, penetrate its armor at anything approaching standard combat range.

The Soviet response was a stopgap Tiger-killing vehicle that mounted a 152mm artillery piece onto the KV tanks chassis: the SU-152. The latter would evolve into the ISU-152 in late 1943 (mounting the same powerful gun on an IS chassis). This fascinating book describes the mighty duels fought between these opposing AFVs. The color illustrations explore key details of both the SU-152/ISU-152 and Eastern Front Tigers, including armament, ammunition, and crew positions, and the period photographs show rarely seen views of these iconic AFVs in action. How each attempted to best the other using its strengths and advantages is documented across a wide range of dramatic Eastern Front armored battles.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 184 x 247 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472848642