T-34 MEDIUM TANK 1939-1943 (Russian Armour)

This is the fourth title in our new Russian Armour series which has been designed to provide much needed authoritative information on the classic Soviet tank designs of the 20th century. The books are written by Russian experts and the research has been done in Russian archives. The series has already established itself as required reading for all those interested in the development of armored warfare over the past 100 years.

The latest title examines in detail the T-34, one of the most famous and successful vehicles in the history of armored warfare. The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank produced from 1940 to 1958. It was widely regarded as the world's best tank when the Soviet Union entered the Second World War, and although its amour and armament were surpassed by later World War II tanks, it is credited as the war's most effective, efficient and influential design. First produced at the KhPZ factory in Kharkov, it was the mainstay of Soviet armored forces throughout World War II, and widely exported afterwards. At least 39 countries are known to have operated T-34s. It was the most-produced tank of the war, and the second most-produced tank of all time, after its successor, the T-54/55 series. The T-34 was still in service with twenty-seven countries as late as 1996. There are hundreds of surviving T-34s. Examples of the type are in the military collections and museums around the globe, and hundreds more serve as war memorials in Russian and former Eastern bloc countries.

Aimed at the modeler, military historian and wargamer, we believe that the Russian Armour series provides authoritative information on the classic Soviet tank designs of the 20th century, to a level of detail probably not previously available in the English language.

REVIEWS

"...quality period photographs and a superb selection of profiles and drawings. It makes for a very well-rounded book that will be prized by both the enthusiast and modeler alike. An excellent reference and a book I know you will want to have."ModelMadness.com, 10/2007

"... packed with a lot of information... I highly recommend this to any fan of Russian armor and modelers as well."Internet Modeler 12/2007

"...well balanced presentation... should not only satisfy those modelers who may need an easily accessible visual guide to the early T-34 types, but also those who want a bit of history and technology thrown into the mix."Missing Lynx, 06/2008