During the battle around Raseiniai in June 1941, one Soviet KV-2 heavy tank turned a retreat into a legendary last stand by blocking the only road a German force needed to keep advancing. German ...
Key Point: The KV tank is a curiosity. In 1941, it was physically tougher than any tank the Germans could throw at it. But it failed to inflict decisive damage during those brutal early months. A day ...
Heavy tanks, despite what their designation may suggest, weren't simply designed to be great, lumbering hulks. Thick armor to absorb punishment was paramount, certainly, but so too was relative ...