Tanks in the Battle of Germany 1945: Eastern Front

In the final months of World War II, the Wehrmacht and Red Army engaged in intense tank battles on the Eastern Front. This book explores the state of these two mighty armoured forces, their encounters, and the impact of Allied forces on the outcome of the war.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the closing stages of World War II, the Wehrmacht engaged in intense battles with the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front. Despite facing depleted armored divisions, the Wehrmacht possessed the most advanced and heaviest tanks of the war, including the Tiger I and Tiger II. However, the Red Army, equipped with T34/85s and the formidable IS-2 heavy tanks, relentlessly advanced westward, aiming to capture Berlin and as much German territory as possible. This book delves into the history and analysis of these two formidable armored forces, as their clashes played a pivotal role in determining the fate of Germany. It explores their initial encounters on the German frontier in 1944 (East Prussia), the fierce fighting of the Oder-Vistula offensive in January 1945, and the state of the German tank forces and their Hungarian allies as they were pushed back. Additionally, it examines the significant impact of the Red Army and other Allied forces, including those from Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Romania, on the ultimate outcome of the war.

Weight: 170g
Dimension: 185 x 246 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472848710