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King Tiger vs. IS-2 - Operation Solstice 1945

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Duel - Tanks

MSRP old price: $18.95


Product Info

Title
King Tiger vs. IS-2 - Operation Solstice 1945
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
David Higgins
Publish Year
2011
Pages
80
Dimensions
6.5x10x.33"
NKG Part #
2147457164
MFG. Part #
OSPDUE037
Type
Softcover
Series
DUE37

Description

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 armor than the Soviet IS-2, the King Tiger was a formidable opponent. However, the IS-2 was lighter, more maneuverable 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 Tiger.