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10%OFFDavid R. Higgins - King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945 - 9781849084048 - V9781849084048
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King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945

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Description for King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945 Paperback. "King Tiger Vs Is-2: Operation Solstice 1945". Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: Duel. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVU; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWLF; JWMV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 190 x 5. Weight in Grams: 262.

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.

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. Ultimately, with overwhelming numerical superiority, the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King Tiger.

Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Duel
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849084048
SKU
V9781849084048
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About David R. Higgins
David R. Higgins attended the Columbus College of Art & Design, and received a BFA from Ohio State University and an MISM from Keller. In addition to The Roer River Battles he has written over twenty articles for magazines such as Strategy & Tactics, Armchair General, and World at War, as well as MCSGroup, a conflict simulation provider for the US Defense Department. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. Jim Laurier attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974 to 1978, and since graduating with Honors, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. Peter completed the battlescene artwork in this book.

Reviews for King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945
The illustrations of the armoured formations used during the course of the battle are fascinating
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