In the summer of 1941, the Germans received a shock when they first encountered the T-34. Calling it a 'wonder' weapon, they even contemplated copy its design, which had advantages over the Germans in armor, firepower and maneuverability.

The first years of the war saw huge losses of human life and heroic attempts by outnumbered and outmaneuvered Soviet troops defending the USSR from the German blitzkrieg. Those awarded the medal, Hero of the Soviet Union, in these early days are considered even greater heroes. Among these, 68 tank-troops received the medal - many did not live to the end of the war, indeed, many received the...

The author was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union and retired as a General from the tank forces.

The author examines WWII from the perspective of armor - and the overwhelming role played by the tank.

The newest book by Artem Drabkin continues his popular series of interviews with war veterans - and in this case, the pilots, navigators and gunners that flew into combat in the Pe-2.

This publication presents extensive factual material, including information on the history of the creation and development of the Workers' and Peasants' Navy. A special place in the book is given to the coverage of the pre-war period in its life. The author has attempted, on the basis of available archival material and the memoirs of direct participants in military operations in various naval...

Between 1943 and 1945 1200 Soviet tank-troopers won the Medal, Hero of the Soviet Union. In his book, former General Zhilin examines and highlights the best of the best!