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King Tiger vs IS-2

King Tiger vs IS-2

by David R. Higgins, Jim Laurier and Peter Dennis
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 20/09/2011
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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.

ISBN:
9781849088633
9781849088633
Category:
Second World War
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
20-09-2011
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
David R. Higgins

David R. Higgins is the author of several military history books, including five previous titles for Osprey's Duel series. He has also written nearly 50 articles for magazines such as Strategy & Tactics, Armchair General, World at War and Modern War, and has appeared on television's `Greatest Tank Battles'. He lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Jim Laurier

Jim Laurier is a native of New England, growing up in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and throughout his life he has worked in many mediums creating artwork on a variety of subjects.

He has worked on the Osprey Aviation list since 2000 and in that time he has produced some of the finest artwork seen in these volumes. He has specialised in aircraft of the Vietnam War period. He lives in New Hampshire, USA.

Peter Dennis

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. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

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