King Tiger vs IS-2 - Operation Solstice 1945

Informationen zum Autor David R. Higgins Klappentext This book examines the technology and strategy that defined the outcome of the battles between the King Tiger and the IS-2. The Soviets had been quick to develop tanks that could fight the Tiger on an equal footing, but these were developed as part of a completely different strategy than that employed by the Germans. The King Tiger was a modern marvel, and remained unmatched in one-on-one combat. Technologically superior, with greater firepower and better armour than the Soviet IS-2, the King Tiger was a formidable opponent. However, the IS-2 was lighter, more manoeuvrable and most importantly, far more numerous. With overwhelming numerical superiority the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King TigerAs well as analysing how different designs and technology helped and hindered each tank, this book also looks at how these weapons affected and shaped the overall strategy of the German and Soviet forces, showing how the German drive for unparalleled machinery met the Soviet ideal of strength in unending numbers. Zusammenfassung As well as analysing how different designs and technology helped and hindered each tank, this book also discusses how these weapons affected and shaped the overall strategy of the German and Soviet forces. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chronology Design and development Strategic Situation Technical specifications The combatants Combat Statistics and analysis Aftermath Bibliography Glossary

Product details

• Authors: David Higgins, David R Higgins, David R. Higgins, Higgins David R.
• Assisted by: Peter Dennis (Illustration), Peter (Illustrator) Dennis (Illustration), Jim Laurier (Illustration), Jim (Illustrator) Laurier (Illustration), Laurier Jim (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.08.2011
• EAN: 9781849084048
• ISBN: 978-1-84908-404-8
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Duel; Duel
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; True war & combat stories, Germany, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, Military vehicles, Warfare & defence, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Modern warfare, c 1940 to c 1949, USSR, Soviet Union, Tanks & military land vehicles, Battles and campaigns, Land forces and warfare