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The resistance of the red army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 USSR campaign battles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How to use this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Infantry squads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Partisans..................................................................................................................7 . Regular infantry.......................................................................................................7 . Assault infantry........................................................................................................8 Marines.....................................................................................................................8 Red Guard.................................................................................................................8 Mechanized Red Guard.............................................................................................9 Engineers (AP)..........................................................................................................9 Engineers (AT)...........................................................................................................9 Sappers................................................................................................................... 10 Guards with rifle..................................................................................................... 10 Black Jackets.......................................................................................................... 11

Light vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BA-64 Scout vehicle.................................................................................................... 20 BA-11 Scout vehicle..................................................................................................... 21 T-26 Light tank........................................................................................................... 22 BT-7a Light tank......................................................................................................... 23 T-60 Light tank........................................................................................................... 24 T-70 Light tank. .......................................................................................................... 25 . ZSU-37 AA vehicle....................................................................................................... 26 T-34 Sapper Minesweeper.......................................................................................... 26

Tank destroyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ZiS-30 Light tank destroyer.......................................................................................... 27 SU-76 Light tank destroyer........................................................................................... 28 SU-85 Medium tank destroyer....................................................................................... 29 SU-100 Heavy tank destroyer........................................................................................ 30 SU-122 Self-propelled gun........................................................................................... 31 ISU-152 Self-propelled gun.......................................................................................... 32 BM-13 Katyusha Self-propelled rocket artillery. ............................................................. 33 . 203 mm B-4 Self-propelled howitzer............................................................................. 34

Self-propelled artillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specialized soldiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rifleman................................................................................................................. 12 . Submachine gun..................................................................................................... 12 Machine gunner. .................................................................................................... 12 . Team with anti-tank rifle........................................................................................ 13 Anti-tank team........................................................................................................ 13 Crew........................................................................................................................ 13 Sniper..................................................................................................................... 14 Flamethrower team................................................................................................ 14 Sniper guards......................................................................................................... 15 Officer..................................................................................................................... 16 Radio operator........................................................................................................ 16 Spetsnaz................................................................................................................. 16

Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
T-34/57 Medium tank.................................................................................................. 35 T-34/76 Medium tank. ................................................................................................ 36 . T-34/76 (43) Medium tank.......................................................................................... 38 T-34/85 Medium tank................................................................................................. 39 KV-1 Heavy tank. ........................................................................................................ 40 . KV-85 Heavy tank....................................................................................................... 42 IS-1 Heavy tank.......................................................................................................... 43 . IS-2 Heavy tank.......................................................................................................... 44 IS-3 Super-heavy tank................................................................................................. 46 . KV-2 Heavy tank......................................................................................................... 47 M-72 Motorcycle......................................................................................................... 48 GAZ-67B Car.............................................................................................................. 48 M3A1 Armored half track.............................................................................................. 48 ZiS-5 (transport) Supply truck................................................................................... 49 . ZiS-5 (supplies) Supply truck..................................................................................... 49 ZiS-5 (engineers) Supply truck.................................................................................. 49 For the motherland!................................................................................................ 50 Charge!................................................................................................................... 50 Assault troops........................................................................................................ 50 .

Fixed weapons and artillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Heavy machine gun Machine gun.............................................................................. 17 PKP heavy machine gun Machine gun....................................................................... 17 Mortar BM-37 Mortar................................................................................................. 17 M-37 AT gun AT gun .................................................................................................. 18 ZiS-3 AT gun AT gun ................................................................................................. 18 ZiS-2 AT gun AT gun . ................................................................................................ 18 61-K M1939 AA defense............................................................................................. 19 M-30 howitzer Field howitzer...................................................................................... 19 D1 howitzer Field howitzer.......................................................................................... 19

Transport and logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Special attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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USSR campaign battles

Battle of Smolensk.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July.10,.1941.
The conquest of Smolensk, an important communications center located en route to Moscow, was one of the main objectives of Operation Barbarossa, a codename that Germany gave to the campaign for the conquest of Russia. Faced with the German advance, the Red Army prepared itself to defend the city.

Chronology
August 23, 1939 German-Soviet nonaggression pact June 22, 1941 German attacks the USSR July 10, 1941 Battle of Smolensk October 22, 1941 Battle of Moscow June 28, 1942 Battle of Stalingrad February 3, 1943 Capitulation of Field Marshall von Paulus April 10, 1945 Surrender of Koenigsberg

The resistance of the red army

On August 23, 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact in Moscow. The pact included a secret protocol which divided Eastern Europe into areas under German and Soviet influence. On September 1 of that same year, Germany invaded
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Battle of Koenigsberg.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April.6,.1945.

Before the Soviet counterattack, a large number of the German troops was concentrated at Koenigsberg (now Kaliningrad), capital of East Prussia. The city was fortified and prepared to resist the siege of the Red Army. All indications were that the battle would be horrific.

Poland and two weeks later, the Soviet army occupied the eastern region of the country: both powers shared Polish territory. At the end of 1939, the USSR invaded Finland through its control of the Karelian Isthmus. In 1940, the Baltic Republics were annexed. However, in June 1941, Germany broke the non-aggression pact, launching an attack on Soviet territory. In a few months, 200 German divisions crossed the borders, broke the Stalin line and, after conquering Kiev and Leningrad, headed towards the capital, Moscow. In October 1941, the Soviet resistance contained the Wehrmacht offensive in the Battle of Moscow. The onset of winter broke up the German Army's plans, as their lines were forced back 200 kilometers before the Soviet push. In the spring of 1942, Germany launched a new attack, driving its troops towards Stalingrad. This time, the Soviet counterattack forced Field Marshall Friedrich von Paulus to capitulate. Germany had lost more than 300,000 men at the Russian front. In 1944, the Soviet Union continued to harass Germany. After sealing an alliance with the Yugoslav Liberation Front, they pushed their way into Hungary and confronted the German troops on Third Reich soil. It was the final blow to the depleted German Army. On May 7, 1945, Red Army soldiers entered Berlin. Days later, Germany surrendered unconditionally.

Battle of Manchuria .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August.8,.1945.

Hours after declaring war on Japan, the Soviet Union began Operation Storm in August, a surprise attack whose objective was to isolate the Japanese troops occupying Manchuria. A Red Army victory could accelerate the end of the war.

May 7, 1945 Fall of Berlin August 8, 1945 Battle of Manchuria

Army of Soviet Union: How to use this guide

Combat guide

How to use this guide

Name.of.the.unit Icon Weapon.icon Quantity Name.of.weapon
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Inventory:

Infantry squads
M..Command.Points.(Special) C.Control.Points H.Number.of.men.who.make.up.the.unit X.Weapons.handling.skills
1
Assault infantry M 135 C 25

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Partisans M.60. C.16.

H.8. X.1

H 10 X 2

6
Mosin rifle
1

2
PPSh submachine gun

4
M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle

Thompson submachine gun

Inventory:

16x

6x

Assault infantry 8x M 135 C 25 4xH 10 X 2

10x Regular infantry M.160. C.26. H.10. X.2

Unit's.equipment

6
Thompson submachine gun

4
M5A1 Stuart Light tank M 300 C 13
M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle

Name.of.the.unit L.Caliber.of.weapon R..Reload.time A.Maximum.range Penetration.into.armor. according.to.distance.. (in.mm.of.steel) Armor.(in.mm.of.steel)

..... Hull Turret Front Side Rear

Inventory:

Icon

Main: 16x AP:

66
10

R 6x L 37 mm 8x 3
63 54
30 70

Type

V 35

V.Speed 4 S D.Crew S.Passengers Y.Can.tow. ....../.be.towed

110 A 4x m 44
110 m

M..Command.Points.(Special) C.Control.Points

3
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

6
Mosin rifle

1
DP-27 machine gun

Armor:

1 29 2 25 3 25 M5A1 Stuart Light tank M 300 6 25 4 38 5 32 C 13

Main:

V 35

D4 S-

L 37 mm R 3 G 2x 0.30 caliber
10 30 70

A 110 m
110 m

12x

3x

6x

2x

10x

AP: 66 63 54 44 The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5 tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had Armor: nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightly-

Regular infantry
The regular infantry formed the main body of armies during the Second War. Armed mainly with rifles, antipersonnel grenades and a light machine gun, the regular platoons were more efficient when operating in defense, ensuring that the ground was conquered and holding the key positions. The light machine guns provided good firepower to prevent enemy assault squads getting close. Rifles had more range and accuracy than submachine guns. In order to take advantage of their potential, platoons had to be deployed in such a way that they had a clear field of view over a cleared area, that the enemy had to cross in order to assault their position. When there was no cover nearby, the regular infantry squads could fortify their position by using barriers made up of sandbags, which increased their chances of survival considerably against conventional weapons. The regular infantry was vulnerable to armored vehicles, as it did not have any means to destroy them. World

1 4 2 5 3 6
Machine.guns. mounted

1 29 2 25 3 25 Inventory: 4 38 5 32 6 25
79x G 2x 0.30 caliber68x 5x

armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.

3.400x

1x

The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5 tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightlyarmored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.

Inventory:

79x

68x

5x

3.400x

1x

Unit's.. equipment

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Assault infantry M.135. C.25.

Army of Soviet Union: Infantry squads

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Mechanized Red Guard M.465. C.35. H.10. X.4

H.10. X.2

6
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

4
Mosin rifle

6
PPS-43 submachine gun

2
SVT-40 semi-automatic rifle

2
6x 4x Marines M.250. C.30. 8x 4x
DT-29 machine gun Inventory:

2
M1A1 bazooka

16x

H.10. X.3

32x

14x

16x Engineers (AP) M.150. C.12.

12x

6x

5
Mosin rifle Inventory:

3
SVT-40 semi-automatic rifle

2
DP-27 machine gun

H.4. X.2

4
20x 16x Red Guard M.370. C.35. 2x 3x
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

25x

H.10. X.4

60x Engineers (AT) M.200. C.12.

6
PPS-43 submachine gun

2
SVT-40 semi-automatic rifle

H.4. X.2

2
DT-29 machine gun Inventory:

2
M1A1 bazooka

4
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

32x

14x

16x

12x

6x

28x

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Sappers M.50. C.6.

Army of Soviet Union: Infantry squads

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Black Jackets M.3. C.30.

11

H.2. X.2

H.10. X.3

2
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

Members of this corps of marines of the Soviet Navy owed their name to the black uniform of the Navy as well as to the value demonstrated during Black Sea operations. They were deployed in an M3A1 armored halftrack, armed with a .50 caliber machine gun, and they were equipped with rifles and light machine guns for occupying and defending an entrenched position.

2x Guards with rifle M.2. C.24. H.8. X.3

Elite corps whose tradition was to overcome combat groups created by Ivan the Terrible in 1550. The distinction and honor of being recognized as guard units was granted during the Second World War to the units and formations that were outstanding in combat. In fact, during the war, the insignia with the star and red flag was introduced, distinguishing these heroes. Having previously demonstrated their experience in combat, and armed with light machine guns and anti-tank rifles, the guard units could halt the advance of enemy infantry and light vehicles equally. The unit's machine guns carried smoke markers in order to request air launch of supplies in order to reinforce their defensive positions and remain in combat for longer.

6
Mosin rifle Inventory:

2
SVT-40 semi-automatic rifle

2
DP-27 machine gun

26x

22x

16x

2x

2x

4
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

2
Mosin rifle

2
DP-27 machine gun

2
14.5 PTRD anti-tank rifle

12x

4x

8x

2x

2x

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Army of Soviet Union: Specialized soldiers

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Specialized soldiers
Rifleman M.10. C.2.5. H.1. X.2 Team with anti-tank rifle M.60. C.6. H.2. X.3

1
Mosin rifle Inventory:

2
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

1
Rifle antitanque 14.5 PTRS

1x

1x

1x Submachine gun M.15. C.2.5. H.1. X.2

2x

2x

1x Anti-tank team M.70. C.6.

H.2. X.3

1
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

2
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

1
M1A1 bazooka

2x

1x

1x Machine gunner M.50. C.3.5. H.1. X.2

2x

2x

1x Crew M.10.

11x

C.4.

H.2. X.2

1
DP-27 machine gun Inventory:

2
Nagant revolver Inventory:

1x

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Sniper M.160. C.8.

Army of Soviet Union: Specialized soldiers

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Sniper guards M.2. C.16.

15

H.1. X.4

H.2. X.4

1
Mosin sniper rifle Inventory:

2
Mosin sniper rifle Inventory:

3x

1x

1x Flamethrower team H.2. X.2 M.75. C.5.

6x

2x

2x

Snipers
Elite snipers and experts in camouflage, snipers usually acted alone and away from the main battle fronts in order to carry out reconnaissance tasks and attacks against selected targets. Rifles with sights could fire to much greater distances than conventional infantry weapons. Some examples of targets susceptible to sniper attack were fixed weapons crews, officers, tank commanders, special bodies of troops and soldiers armed with light machine guns. The telescopic sight of their rifles allowed the snipers to probe in search of hidden troops. Using Direct Control, you can direct the rifle sight towards the ground you wish to explore. The fog of war around the sight will clear, showing any enemy unit in the area, including hidden or camouflaged infantry soldiers. Snipers are not abundant and you can only deploy a small number of them in each battle. The Russians and Germans, who used snipers intensely during the war, can have an additional number of elite snipers deployed as special units. If the enemy notices that it is being attacked by a sniper, it will probably devote a long period of time to neutralize that sniper. The best response against a sniper is, in fact, another sniper. Their ability to explore possible hiding places of the enemy sniper and reveal hidden enemies is the best response. If the area where the sniper is seen operating is not protected by regular enemy troops, you can try to search the area with a light vehicle or a platoon of men, but be careful: a motionless sniper, hidden in dense undergrowth, who does not reveal his position by firing can remain hidden just a few meters away from a soldier and go unnoticed. If your sniper is shot, you can still take advantage of the situation. A regular rifleman can pick up his rifle and use it himself. It will not be as accurate as the elite marksman's, but it will be better than his normal weapon, and he may be able to confuse the enemy by making them believe there is a second sniper.

1
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

1
Flamethrower

2x

1x

1x

Flamethrower
The first modern flamethrower was developed in Germany in 1901; the first infantry units equipped with this weapon were created in 1911. Since then its use has been common in assaults on bunkers, fortifications and trenches. A flamethrower projected an inflammable liquid jet from a fuel tank carried on the soldier's back. As opposed to gas flamethrowers, whose flame was extinguished as soon as the operator closed the trip valve, the inflammable liquid of military flamethrowers continued to burn once the target was hit. Flamethrowers were heavy weapons which restricted the speed of their carrier. Furthermore, they were difficult to use properly: the soldier had to get very close to the enemy positions without being discovered, and once he opened fire, he gave away his position by exposing himself to the counterattack. However, the flamethrower was a terrible weapon which could hit any soldier hidden in the area hit by the flames, and they were especially useful in urban environments for clearing buildings of the enemy. Flamethrowers had limited use against armored vehicles. The flames could penetrate through viewfinders and ventilation shafts, reaching the crew inside, and a jet of inflammable liquid directed towards the engine cover may have been enough to ignite it and destroy any tank, regardless of its armor. However, flamethrower attack could be avoided by the vehicle by simply accelerating and moving away from the area of the source of flames, then attacking the area with its weapons.

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Officer M.160. C.8.

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H.1. X.3

Fixed weapons and artillery

Heavy machine gun Machine gun M.90. C.5.
Main:

1
Nagant revolver Inventory:

1
Flare pistol

L 7.62 mm R Auto A 80 m

1x

1x

4x

1x

Inventory:

1250x

1x

Radio operator M.4. C.11.

H.3. X.2

3
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

1
Flare pistol Main: AP:

PKP heavy machine gun Machine gun M.180. C.5. L 14.5 mm R Auto A 100 m
25
10

30
30

16
70

12
100 m

4x

2x

2x Spetsnaz M.1. C.5.

1x

21x

Inventory:

940x H.1. X.4

Spetsnaz was the Russian term referring to its elite special forces commandos. Formed in secret during the Second World War, the Spetsnaz carried out reconnaissance, infiltration and sabotage tasks behind enemy lines. On occasion, they used civilian clothes or enemy uniforms in order to pass unnoticed. The Spetsnaz were experts on camouflage. They could cross the front lines, moving with stealth until reaching the enemy rearguard, sabotaging their weapons and vehicles with dynamite and signaling targets for the artillery. Main: AP:

Mortar BM-37 Mortar M.350. C.5. L 82 mm R 5

15
10

A 110 m
15
110 m

1
PPSh submachine gun Inventory:

1
Nagant revolver with silencer

1
Flare pistol

15
30

15
70

Inventory:

4x

2x

2x

2x

2x

1x

1x

1x

121x

1x

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M-37 AT gun AT gun M.140. C.5.
Main: AP:

Army of Soviet Union: Fixed weapons and artillery

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61-K M1939 AA defense M.250. C.10.
Main: AP:

19

Y
52
10

L 45 mm R 3
48
10

A 110 m
31
110 m

L 37 mm R Auto A 110 m
46
30

43
30

36
70

36
70

32
110 m

Automatic anti-aircraft defense gun which

Inventory:

could be deployed as an anti-tank weapon. Its penetration capacity was greater than that of the AT M37, with the advantage of having a large firing velocity and a firing angle

51x

50x

5x

of 360 degrees, which made it efficient in counteracting the threat from multiple light and medium vehicles. It had its own armored tow tractor to move it through the battlefield.

ZiS-3 AT gun AT gun M.280. C.5.

Main: AP:

Inventory:

505x M-30 howitzer Field howitzer M.800. C.10.

Main:

L 76 mm R 3.5 A 130 m
77
10

72
30

61
70

40
130 m

Inventory:

L 122 mm R 70

A 220 m

51x

50x

5x

Inventory:

ZiS-2 AT gun AT gun M.325. C.5.

Main: AP:

66x Y

1x D1 howitzer Field howitzer M.900. C.10.

L 57 mm R 4.5 A 130 m
111
10

107
30

97
70

68
130 m

Main:

L 152 mm R 75

A 250 m

Inventory:

Inventory:

51x

50x

5x

1x

36x

12x

1x

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Army of Soviet Union: Light vehicles

Combat guide
BA-11 Scout vehicle M.220. C.13.
Main:

21

Light vehicles
BA-64 Scout vehicle M.180. C.9.
Armor:

V.38.
31

D.4. S.-. Y

L 45 mm R 3
48
10

A 110 m
110 m

V.40.

D.2. S.-. Y

AP:

43
30

36
70

19 49
G 1x DT-29

29 39 59 69

Armor:

1 15 2 10 3 10 4 15 5 10 6 10
G 2x DT-29
The prototypes created persuaded the Russian Army, who approved their mass production. Nevertheless, the German invasion and siege of Leningrad stopped production when only 16 units had been manufactured. In spite of this, the BA-11 fought at the battle to defend the city. Thanks to its speed and armament, they proved efficient in infantry support tasks, being able to confront other armored scout vehicles and light tanks.

Reached high speed on roads and paths. Had outstanding performance cross-country, a usual feature in most Russian vehicles, which were always superior to those of other nations in this aspect. The light armament of the BA-64, a machine gun mounted on a small open turret, was sufficient for reconnaissance missions and for harassing enemy infantry. However, its armor did not provide the protection needed to stop the impact from an anti-tank rifle.

BA-64
The original design of this armored vehicle, created by the GAZ factory, dating from 1941. The initial idea consisted of mounting armor and armament on a light jeep from the same company. The capture and analysis of a German SdKfz 222 had a decisive influence on the final design.

BA-11
This light combat vehicle, designed in 1938, was developed with the idea of being rapid and maneuverable and carrying a gun equivalent to that of the T-26.

Inventory:

Inventory:

2.410x

28x

50x

5x

1.620x

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T-26 Light tank M.200. C.11.
Main:

Army of Soviet Union: Light vehicles

Combat guide
BT-7a Light tank M.320. C.11.
Main: Armor:

23

V.31.
31
110 m

D.3. S.2

V.40.

D.3. S.4

L 45 mm R 3
48
10

A 110 m

L 76 mm R 6

A 130 m

T-26
Inspired by the British Vickers, the T-26 was one of the most manufactured tanks during the conflict. Designed in 1930, approximately 11,000 units were produced. The Red Army transferred a large number of T-26 to the Spanish Civil War republican group, where it measured up to the Panzer I supplied by Germany to the nationalist group. It took part in the attack on Finland and, at the time of the German invasion of Russia, it was the most numerous vehicle in the Red Army armored divisions. It remained in service up until 1945, and confronted the Japanese Army during the Manchuria campaign.

AP:

43
30

36
70

Armor:

1 15 2 15 3 15 4 15 5 15 6 15
G 2x DT-29
The T-26 had a simple design, was resistant to mechanical breakdown and easy to maintain. Its main armament was sufficient to provide infantry support, taking out machine gun emplacements and light vehicles. The machine gun, mounted on the rear of the turret, was designed to defend against infantry assault in close quarters combat. Its limited armor offered protection only against light weapons. Even a heavy machine gun could get through 15 mm thick armor plates and it would be very vulnerable to 20 mm automatic guns and anti-tank rifles.

1 13 2 13 3 13 4 15 5 15 6 15
G 2x DT-29
Its capacity to fire above low obstacles and hills made it very useful for attacking fixed anti-tank guns, as well as providing support by bombing enemy infantry. The BT-7a always had to be kept at maximum range, as its limited armor made it vulnerable to fire from light guns and anti-tank rifles.

BT-7a
The last vehicle in the series of BT tanks, widely used during the first years of the conflict. A total of 154 units were manufactured. The BT-7A version, instead of having a high velocity gun, was equipped with a large turret and a 76 mm howitzer that fired low velocity explosive projectiles.

Inventory:

Inventory:

36x

30x

5x

1.970x

1x

76x

2.520x

1x

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T-60 Light tank M.280. C.9.
Main: AP:

Army of Soviet Union: Light vehicles

Combat guide
T-70 Light tank M.280. C.9.
Main: AP:

25

V.34.
18
100 m

D.2. S.2.
48
10

V.38.
31
110 m

D.2. S.2

L 20 mm R Auto A 100 m
29
10

L 45 mm R 3
43
30

A 110 m

27
30

21
70

36
70

Armor:

Armor:

1 20 2 15 3 25 4 15 5 15 6 15
G 1x DT-29
With a lower profile than the T-26, and a higher top speed, the T-60 light tank could replace the old model in any reconnaissance and attack task on the enemy flanks. The 20 mm automatic gun had less range

1 35 2 15 3 25 4 65 5 35 6 35
G 1x DT-29
The arrival of German tanks such as the Panzer III and Panzer IV forced the allied troops to reevaluate the light tank concept that they had used until then. Although the T-60 and T-70 appeared to be very similar, the latter was far superior. The front hull armor could withstand impacts from anti-tank rifles and small caliber weapons, and the turret was reinforced even more to protect its sole occupant and the main 45 mm armament. It could give support to infantry and survive fire that would destroy other light vehicles, and with its low profile and excellent speed it could surround the battle line and successfully attack enemy rearguard vehicles.

T-70
The T-70, of which around 8,226 units were manufactured, was designed to replace its predecessors and adapt to the new light tank model needed to confront the German tanks.

T-60
The T-60 reconnaissance tank was developed and produced by the Soviet Union between 1941 and 1942, with around 6,300 vehicles manufactured.

and armor penetration than the one mounted on the T-26, but it was lethal against infantry and lightly armored targets.

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ZSU-37 AA vehicle M.300. C.13.
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V.36.
32
110 m

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Tank destroyer
ZiS-30 Light tank destroyer M.350. C.23.
Main: AP:

L 37 mm R Auto A 110 m
52
10

46
30

36
70

V.25.

D.4. S.-

L 57 mm R 4.5 A 130 m
111
10

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107
30

97
70

68
130 m

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The Soviet engineers spent a large part of the conflict designing prototypes of self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicles; in spite of the advances achieved thanks to successive adaptations based on the T-70 chassis, the ZSU-37, whose production began in 1945, was never involved in the war. The ZSU-37 was equipped with a 37 mm automatic gun mounted on an open-top turret. The front of the chassis was protected by 30 mm, very inclined armor plating which provided sufficient protection from light anti-tank guns. However, the armor of the turret and the weapon mounting were insufficient and could be penetrated by anti-tank rifles and low caliber guns, wounding the crew and damaging the weapon. It was better armed than the anti-aircraft vehicles of other nations, which usually mounted 20 mm automatic guns, and although the rate of fire was lower, it could destroy light and medium tanks at short ranges and even damage heavy tanks if it aimed at the sides and caterpillar tracks.

Armor:

1 30 2 15 3 15 4 10 5 10 6 10
G 1x DT-29
Although the profile of the ZiS-30 was somewhat larger than the fixed ZiS-2 version, it could not be used for the same defensive tasks. Its average speed allowed it to rapidly relocate after firing in order to hide itself again or try to round up enemy tanks, but the crew was very exposed and the armor of the tractor could only stop low caliber, light weapons fire. The addition of a machine gun on the hull improved its defensive performance against infantry, but even so, the ZiS-30 was mainly an anti-tank vehicle and could not be used as support against unarmored targets.

ZiS-30
This tank destroyer had a ZiS-2 anti-tank gun mounted on an armed Komsomolets artillery tractor. The design was developed just before the German invasion of Russia, but the low availability of the weapon and tractors meant that less than a hundred units were manufactured.

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1x T-34 Sapper Minesweeper M.250. C.4.

V.18.

D.1. S.4

Armor:

1 47 2 47 3 47
G 1x DT-29
The hull of a damaged T-34 could be reused as a minesweeping vehicle that could clear a corridor by detonating any mines it found in its path. It only had a front machine gun for protection, therefore it had to rely on support in order to carry out its task.

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SU-76 Light tank destroyer M.350. C.23.
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SU-85 Medium tank destroyer M.550. C.23.
Main: AP:

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V.36.

D.4. S.130
10

V.33.

D.4. S.4

L 76 mm R 3.5 A 130 m
77
10

L 85 mm R 6.5 A 150 m
126
30

72
30

61
70

40
130 m

112
70

69
150 m

Armor:

Armor:

1 30 2 15 3 15
This tank destroyer, based on the T-70 tank, was the second most manufactured Soviet armored vehicle during the war. Between 1942 and 1945, approximately 14,000 units were manufactured which provided support to the infantry and adopted anti-tank tasks. It was armed with ZiS-3 anti-tank gun, capable of destroying light and medium vehicles. It possessed an elevated rate of fire, but it showed that it did not have the power required to confront the Panzer IV Ausf.H and later models. The original engine of the T-70 provided the SU-76 with a high top speed and excellent maneuverability, although the lack of machine guns and the open-top turret made it extremely vulnerable to enemy infantry attack, therefore it needed support from allied troops at all times. Its 76 mm gun, although it had less armor penetration capacity than the ZiS-30, fired more powerful explosive projectiles. It deployed the SU-76 in order to confront the infantry and light vehicles; if the enemy has tanks, use the ZiS-30.

1 45 2 45 3 45
With the entry into service of the powerful Tiger and Panther, the Soviet Army was forced to develop an anti-tank weapon capable of taking them on. To do this, the 122 mm howitzer of the SU-122 was replaced with a high velocity anti-tank gun, the 88 mm D-5T. The SU-85's baptism of fire occurred in August, 1943. The 85 mm gun could penetrate the sides of the Panther and Tiger from considerable distances and wipe out a medium tank with a single shot. The vehicle's armor was of average thickness, but like the T-34, the steel plates were inclined. This favored the rebound of penetrating projectiles, keeping a weight of less than 30 tons and good maneuverability. The main weapon could only aim at a reduced angle towards the front, which made it vulnerable if immobilized. Like the SU-122, it did not have machine guns to confront enemy infantry, therefore it always had to operate with cover from allied troops.

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Army of Soviet Union: Tank destroyer

SU-100 Heavy tank destroyer M.1200. C.38.
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31

V.31.

D.4. S.4

Self-propelled artillery
SU-122 Self-propelled gun M.1000. C.23.
Main: Armor:

L 100 mm R 10
181
10

A 180 m
71
180 m

174
30

158
70

V.33.

D.5. S.4

Armor:

L 122 mm R 25

A 180 m

1 75 2 45 3 45
As soon as the German Tiger IIs appeared on the battlefield, the SU-85 became obsolete. It was then when the SU-100 had to take over. Its 10 mm gun could fire to formidable distances and penetrate the armor of the heaviest tanks from average distances, even head on. Like other tank destroyers, it had a perfect low profile for hiding itself and keeping still in order to carry out the first (and lethal) attack. Equally, its inclined, reinforced armor allowed it to exchange fire at long distances and survive.

1 45 2 45 3 45
Based on the chassis of the successful T-34 and armed with a 122 mm howitzer, the SU22 could fire indirectly against infantry and fixed defensive positions. Like other Soviet propelled guns, it did not have a defense machine gun, therefore it always had to operate with enemy infantry support. It did not have as much range as the propelled artillery of other nations, but its inclined 45 mm armor allowed it to be exposed to enemy artillery fire and even medium caliber anti-tank weapons. Nevertheless, owing to the lack of penetrating power of its projectiles, it could not confront enemy tanks.

SU-100
This successor to the SU85, developed in 1944, did not waste time in becoming one of the best tank destroyers of the conflict. Manufactured from the hull of the T-34, its front armor was strengthened to 75 mm thickness. In spite of going into action late (the first SU-100 was deployed in 1945), more than 2,300 units were manufactured.

SU-122
Inspired by the success of the German assault guns, the Soviet Army did not waste time in designing its own selfpropelled artillery parts. After producing several prototypes, the first U-35 (which would later be renamed as the SU-122) was manufactured in November, 1942.

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Army of Soviet Union: Self-propelled artillery

ISU-152 Self-propelled gun M.1400. C.40.
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BM-13 Katyusha Self-propelled rocket artillery M.1300. C.20. V.30.
Main:

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V.28.

D.5. S.4

D.2. S.-

L 152 mm R 25
148
10

A 180 m
73
180 m

L 132 mm R 120 A 180 m

145
30

138
70

Armor:

There were several vehicles used to mount the Katyusha launcher: tractors, tanks and even armored trains. However, the lorry turned out to be the most versatile option with its excellent mobility and low cost. Like other vehicles of its class, it could launch salvos of eight rockets consecutively before having to reload. These projectiles, contrary to conventional artillery, rapidly concentrated great destructive power onto the target area and, although they had a high rate of fire, were less accurate and needed more time to reload. Lacking any kind of armor, the Katyusha were extremely vulnerable to artillery fire and other rocket launchers. Even a nearby explosion could make its rockets detonate on the launchers and destroy the vehicle.

1 90 2 75 3 60
G 1x DShK
The 152 mm weapon caused such massive impact, regardless of the range, that it was capable of completely destroying the inside of an enemy tank, including the powerful German Panthers and Tigers. Constructed on the chassis of the IS series heavy tanks and fitted with a 152 mm howitzer, the ISU-152 excelled at bombarding enemy infantry positions and fixed guns. Heavily

BM-13 Katyusha
Developed in 1941, the new Soviet BM-13 multiple rocket launchers arrived on the battlefield shrouded in mystery. Their name was not known, not even by their own crews who, on seeing the letter K marked on its armor, named the mythical vehicle "Katyusha" in honor of a popular Russian war song.

ISU-152
After several modifications to the original prototype, named Object 236, the ISU-152 entered service officially in 1943. Although it was not designed for such a purpose, it stood out due to its tank destroying capacity.

armored and equipped with a heavy machine gun mounted on the turret, it could operate from the front line of battle to give close support, although its rate of fire could not equal that of other smaller caliber weapons.

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Army of Soviet Union: Self-propelled artillery

203 mm B-4 Self-propelled howitzer M.10. C.45.
Main: Armor:

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Tanks
T-34/57 Medium tank M.580. C.23.
Main: AP:

L 203 mm R 90

A 300 m

1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 10
The B-4 gun could be placed in a direct firing position and be elevated up to 60 degrees in order to fire indirect trajectories. In spite of the weapon's huge weight, the design

V.34.

D.4. S.4

L 57 mm R 5
111
10

A 130 m
68
130 m

107
30

97
70

Armor:

203 mm B-4
Although it was designed in 1931, the B-4 did not enter service in the Red Army until 1934. Its main function was to bombard concrete defensive fortifications and destroy buildings during urban combat, tasks which it carried out successfully during the war against Finland in 1939 and, later, against the Germans. Approximately 900 units of this gun were produced.

of its tracks allowed it to fire without having to reinforce the ground beforehand. The destructive power of its immense projectiles could bring down an average building with a single shot. The reload time was better than other artillery, allowing a salvo of three howitzers every minute and a half. It also had the best range of fire possible, exceeding those of equivalent weapons of other nations.

1 45 2 45 3 45 4 52 5 52 6 52
G 2x DT-29
Between 1941 and 1943 some T-34 units were equipped with the high velocity 57 mm ZIS-4 gun for use as a tank destroyer. Although it had more penetration capacity than previous models, the caliber of its projectiles allowed it to use the explosive charge needed to efficiently attack unarmored targets. The T34/57 was effective at fighting against the German Panther and Tiger I tanks by attacking their less well-armored flanks. The lower cost of the Soviet tanks allowed them to achieve numerical superiority with respect to their enemies. They could also successfully confront the Panzer III and IV, but if we bear in mind that the T-34s, armed with the 76 mm gun, could carry out this function, it was more profitable to keep the T-34/57 tanks for attacking the better armed enemy tanks.

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T-34/76 Medium tank M.350. C.23.
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Combat guide
The first prototype, named the A-20, with

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D.4. S.4

20 mm thick armor, mounted a 45 mm gun. Koshkin convinced Stalin to design a second prototype, the T-34, which included a 76 mm gun and 45 mm armor both on the front and on the sides of the hull. Due to its extraordinary effectiveness on the battlefield, the T-34 was the most manufactured tank during the whole war. Several factories participated in its production and some units were improved with parts from other models or were directly repaired with new specifications. The T-34 was considered the best tank to take part in the conflict. It played a decisive role in all the battles fought on the Russian front and was constantly developed, even after the fall of Berlin. However, its design was not exempt from failures. The engine transmission system and the tracks were fragile, and tended to break easily. The turret was narrow and was designed for only two crew members: the loader and the commander, who also had to operate the main gun. This restricted its ability to observe the ground and locating new threats. The sights provided very restricted fields of view, and the absence of a radio in the first models prevented different vehicles from coordinating with each other. The only hatch on the turret was heavy and often became jammed, locking the crew inside. In spite of these disadvantages, the main characteristics of the T-34 were so far advanced for their time that Germany was forced to design and produce the new Tiger I and Panther tanks.

L 76 mm R 6
70
10

A 130 m
36
130 m

67
30

59
70

Armor:

1 45 2 45 3 45 4 52 5 52 6 52
T-34/76
The T-34 was the iconic unit of the Soviet Army during World War II. The first version of the T-34 was produced in the KHPZ factory in Ukraine in March, 1940. Three years earlier, the engineer Mihail Koshkin had been given the job of designing a tank to replace the BT and T-26 models, given the disappointing performance they had offered both in the Spanish Civil War and in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol against Japan.

G 2x DT-29
Technically, the T-34 made up for its inferior fire power with respect to the German and allied tanks, with an extraordinary balance between armor, armament and speed.

Its inclined 45 mm thick armor guaranteed protection against German armaments until the appearance of the Panzer IV Ausf.G, equipped with the 75 mm high velocity gun, and the new Pak 40 towed gun.

The T-34's 76 mm gun was enough to defeat the Panzer III and IV, and its wide tracks allowed it to maneuver on snowcovered and muddy ground where German tanks became jammed and defenseless.

The T-34 was an excellent medium tank for the first stages of the battle. Although its armament and armor were outstripped after the appearance of the Panzer IV Ausf.H and Tiger I, it could carry out its role perfectly as an infantry support tank and tank destroyer.

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T-34/76 (43) Medium tank M.420. C.23.
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Combat guide
T-34/85 Medium tank M.700. C.25.
Main: AP:

39

V.34.

D.4. S.4
130
10

V.31.

D.5. S.4

L 76 mm R 6
80
10

A 130 m
44
130 m

L 85 mm R 6.5 A 150 m
126
30

76
30

66
70

112
70

69
150 m

Armor:

Armor:

1 47 2 47 3 47 4 70 5 52 6 52
G 2x DT-29
In 1943, the turret was replaced by a hexagonal model which improved the interior conditions for the crew. Later, a second hatch was added so that the crew could evacuate and an elevated cupola that allowed the commander to observe the battle field through 360 degrees. The 76 mm gun also underwent slight modifications. Although these changes were not a revolution with respect to previous models, the tank's

1 47 2 45 3 45 4 90 5 75 6 75
G 3x DT-29
Modified version of the T-34 created in 1943 to counter the German Panther and Tiger I, which demonstrated its superiority during the Battle of Kursk in the summer of that same year. The T-34/85 had a more powerful 85 mm gun than its predecessor and a better turret with capacity for three crew: a commander, a gunner and a loader. Furthermore, there was an additional machine gun mounted on the turret that was operated by the commander and provided protection against enemy infantry. However, the speed of movement and the maneuverability of the tank were reduced due to the weight of the weapon and the additional armor. At first, the production costs of this model exceeded those of its predecessor by 30%. In spite of this, halfway through 1944 some 1,200 T-34/85 tanks were manufactured. In any case, in 1945 the costs had evened out with respect to the first T-34s, while the front armor of the turret and the penetration capacity of the gun had been duplicated. The T-34/85 was excellent as a tank destroyer. Unlike the model armed with the 57 mm gun, the T-34/85 could defeat the Panther and Tiger I in frontal confrontations and at medium and long distances. However, its large-sized turret made an easy target to hit. In spite of its thick armor, the Soviet tank was inferior to German tanks in one-to-one confrontations, therefore it was recommended to use it in hull down positions, firing while laying in ambush against enemy armor flanks to ensure its destruction.

T-34/76 (43)
The manufacturing process for the T-34 was perfected during the war, with improved production times and quality of the different designs.

capacity and survival were slightly improved, and so too was its function as a tank destroyer.

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1x

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KV-1 Heavy tank M.550. C.23.
Main:

Army of Soviet Union: Tanks

Combat guide
On June 22, 1941, the German attack

41

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on Soviet troops occurred. At that time, the Red Army had 508 KV tanks. Thanks to its extraordinary armor, the KVs could withstand fire from German 37 mm and 50 mm weapons. Only the German 88 mm gun, or variants such as the Flak 37, could destroy it from medium distances. When the Germans deployed their PaK 40 anti-tank guns on a massive scale - capable of penetrating the armor of the KV-1 production of this tank was stopped and the Soviet Army decided to concentrate all its efforts on the T-34 manufacture. In combat, the KV-1 was extremely slow compared with the T-34 model. However, both models complemented each other, as the KV-1 had thick armor that could withstand much punishment. While the enemy concentrated its attack on the visible and heavily armored KV-1, the speedy T-34s, with their low profiles, could surround the enemy's position and attack its flanks.

KV-1
The initiatives of the Defense Chief, Kilment Voroshilov (KV), gave his name to a series of tank prototypes that the Soviet government ordered designed in order to create a new model that had better protection than any of the tanks in his army at that time and which had shown deficiencies in conflicts previous to the Second World War. Finally, it was opted for a single turret design and, with no time left for testing under combat conditions, the prototypes were sent to the invasion of Finland, which took place at the end of 1939. The armor of the KV proved to be most efficient against Finnish anti-tank weapons, therefore production of the prototype, armed with a 76.2 mm gun and known as the KV-1 heavy tank, was quickly ordered.

AP:

70
10

L 76 mm R 6 67 59
30 70

A 130 m 36
130 m

Armor:

1 100 2 75 3 75 4 75 5 75 6 60
G 3x DT-29

The 76 mm gun mounted on the KV-1 was identical to the T-34's, a smaller, faster, cheaper and more easily constructed tank.

Thanks to its strong side and rear armor, the KV-1 could risk itself in short range combat in support of infantry assault maneuvers, although its peculiar machine gun, mounted on the rear part of the turret, was virtually irrelevant in battle.

It had two machine guns mounted on the front part of the hull and turret to defend itself from enemy infantry.

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KV-85 Heavy tank M.750. C.38.
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IS-1 Heavy tank M.1100. C.38.
Main: AP:

43

V.25.
69
150 m

D.4. S.9
130
10

V.28.
69
150 m

D.4. S.9

L 85 mm R 6.5 A 150 m
130
10

L 85 mm R 6.5 A 150 m
126
30

126
30

112
70

112
70

Armor:

Armor:

1 75 2 60 3 75 4 100 5 1006 100

G 3x DT-29
In the summer of 1943, the German Panthers and Tigers had shown their superiority over Soviet tanks on the battlefield. This was the reason that motivated the design of the KV-85, a modified version of the heavy KV-1 tank. Distinguishable by its new turret, prepared to transport the 85 mm D-5T gun which was used by the self-propelled SU-85 tank destroyers and the first versions of the T-34/85. The large demand for 85 mm guns delayed the initially forecast production dates. At the end of 1944, only 130 units of this model had been manufactured, and there was no delay in replacing it with the new series of IS heavy tanks. Thanks to its 85 mm gun, equivalent in performance to that mounted on the T-34/85, the KV-85 could measure up to the German Panthers and Tigers during long distance confrontations. In addition, its reinforced armor, inherited from the base model KV-1, much increased its probability of survival on the battlefield. The KV-85's enormous turret was heavily armored both on the front and the sides. However, the hull armor was better than the KV-1's in order to give the tank greater maneuverability. However, this same hull, with scarcely any inclination, could easily be penetrated by weapons which otherwise could not have destroyed the tank. For this reason, it is advisable to search for coverage for the tank hull, especially if you find commanders who may know this weak point.

1 100 2 90 3 75 4 100 5 1006 100

G 3x DT-29
In 1942, the KV-1, slow and not well-armed, was the only heavy Soviet tank and its performance was exceeded by the medium T-34 tank and its successive improvements, as it was cheaper, more easily manufactured and more efficient in combat. This being the case, the Red Army was about to reject the development of new heavy tanks, but the appearance of the German Panthers and Tigers forced a change of view. A new tank was quickly designed which could carry a high velocity, 85 mm D-5T gun. The need to immediately counteract the power of the new German tanks brought about the KV-85, an intermediate model which included the new turret with the 85 mm gun and the old chassis of the KVs. Meanwhile, the final design of the new heavy tank continued under the name KV-13. However, as the military man Kliment Voroshilov had fallen into disgrace, the new series of heavy tanks got the name IS in honor of the Soviet Prime Minister, Isif Stalin. The IS-1 was the prototype of a new generation of tanks. It was never mass produced and only 130 units were made. However, it served as a base for testing the IS-2. Compared with the KV-85, the IS-1 mounted the same heavily armored turret and the same 85 mm gun with great penetration capacity, slightly better than the 75 mm gun mounted on the Panzer IV Ausf.H, but surpassed by the new German weapons added to the Tiger I and Panther. Following the KV doctrine, the hull armor was almost 100 mm thick on the front part. The side armor was better than that of the KV-1. The vehicle was driven by a 520 horse diesel engine and provided the tank superior mobility to the KV-85, despite the fact its tonnage was greater. The IS-1 could carry out the same tasks as the KV-85, and it could better withstand frontal attacks, which meant that it did not have to depend so much on the coverage of the terrain.

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IS-2 Heavy tank M.1500. C.40.
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Combat guide
In January, 1943, following the capture

45

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D.5. S.4

of a German Tiger I at the Battle of Kursk, the Red Army carried out several firing tests on the tank using different guns. The results showed that the 85 mm antiaircraft guns and the 122 mm anti-tank gun

164
10

L 122 mm R 12 158 147

30 70

A 180 m 74
180 m

Armor:

1 120 2 90 3 60 4 100 5 90 6 60
IS-2
The IS-2 entered service in April 1944 and was widely used by the Red Army during the final stages of the war. It was a controversial tank, capable of penetrating enemy lines and clearing the way for medium tanks. It was prepared to resist enemy fire during breakthrough maneuvers and destroy enemy heavy tanks and anti-tank guns. For this purpose, armored regiments were created, each consisting of 21 IS-2 tanks.

G 1x DShK

G 3x DT-29

A heavy machine gun was added to the upper cupola, although the machine gun mounted on the rear part of the turret, inherited from the KV-1s, was kept.

could penetrate the armor. The pressure of time brought about the creation of tanks with 85 mm guns, which gave rise to the KV-85 and IS-1. However, the 122 mm gun was chosen as the main weapon for the new heavy Soviet tank as it had to compete in the same conditions against the German Tigers and Panthers: the IS-2. With the incorporation of the IS-2, the Soviets had a tank which could surpass the Tiger I and Panther in combat, even though the latter continued to be more rapid and more maneuverable. The IS-2 could destroy the Panther from long distances, long before the German weapon could effectively penetrate its front armor. However, the massive 122 mm gun, although superior in firepower to the German 88 and 75 mm guns, was not exempt from problems. On increasing the size of the ammunition fired, the number of cartridges that could be transported by the tank was drastically reduced. Additionally, the ammunition of the D-25T gun was stored with the projectile separated from the powder charge. The loader had to join both parts before each reload, which, along with the huge weight of the projectile, meant very high loading times and a rate of fire that was considerably lower than that of the Panther and Tiger guns.

The IS-2 had a narrower hull and lower profile than the IS-1. It also added thicker and more inclined armor plates, removing the straight plates which were a weak point on previous models.

In its role as a tank destroyer, its limited ammunition and excessive reload time meant that every shot fired from the IS-2 had to be carefully calculated in order to ensure the enemy armor was rendered useless. As infantry support, the IS-2 carried few explosive cartridges, although each of them provided huge firepower, a feature which, in conjunction with its four machine guns, increased its potential considerably.

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IS-3 Super-heavy tank M.2000. C.50.
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KV-2 Heavy tank M.6. C.38.
Main: Armor:

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D.5. S.-

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L 122 mm R 12
164
10

A 180 m
74
180 m

L 152 mm R 25

A 180 m

158
30

147
70

Armor:

1 120 2 90 3 60 4 160 5 1606 160

G 1x DShK G 1x DT-29
In 1944, the Soviet Union improved the design of the IS-2 by redistributing the armor in order to achieve better protection without adding weight to the vehicle. The front of the hull was modified by adding new angles favoring the rebound of enemy projectiles towards the sides and not towards the tank itself. But the main change was the new, lowered dome-shaped turret, whose inclination and rounded shape increased its protection far beyond the standards for the time. The first prototype was manufactured in 1945 but the only participation of this tank in the Second World War took place in Berlin on September 7, at the allied victory parade. Unconfirmed reports indicated that a regiment of IS-3s was deployed to Manchuria against the Japanese. In any case, in spite of having participated in few real operations, the IS-3's hull configuration and turret greatly influenced subsequent Soviet tanks, such as the T-55, and its influence can still be seen in the modern T-72 and T-90. The IS-3 had the same 122 mm gun as the IS-2, a model which was problematic due to its low ammunition supply and long reload times. However, the tank only had one coaxial machine gun and one heavy machine gun mounted on the commander's cupola, which allowed him to open fire in any direction. This meant that the IS-3 was more useful in heavy tank destroying tasks than in support tasks against enemy infantry. In spite of its great advantages, the IS-3 was not invulnerable. The high velocity guns mounted on the German Tiger II heavy tanks and the Japanese Chi-RI, or the large tank destroyers such as the Jagdpanther, the Elefant or the Ho-RI, could penetrate its front armor at medium distances in combat. Other enemy weapons had to be satisfied with hitting the sides of the hull or limiting themselves to destroying its tracks, keeping the IS-3 busy.

1 75 2 75 3 70 4 75 5 75 6 75
G 2x DT-29
Heavy artillery tank which, like the KV-1, owes its name to comrade Kliment Voroshilov. In fact, both models entered service together in the invasion of Finland in 1939. The KV-2 was armed with a powerful 152 mm howitzer that fired explosive ammunition, but it was soon discovered that it had too many deficiencies to successfully do battle during the Second World War. Its 54 tons in weight made it an excessively slow tank and its high profile turret was too easy a target for enemy guns. In addition, its production costs were extremely high. For this reason, only 250 units were manufactured. The KV-2 was useful in the role for which it was designed: transportation of a heavy 152 mm howitzer that could fire highly explosive projectiles to long distances. The parabolic trajectory of its firings allowed it to bombard fixed enemy defenses from covered positions, whilst its heavy armor was more than adequate for withstanding attacks from light tanks and other incursion vehicles. The reload time of the howitzer was very high, therefore it was of vital importance not to miss any shots.

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Army of Soviet Union: Transport and logistics

Combat guide
ZiS-5 (transport) Supply truck M.50. C.5.

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Transport and logistics

M-72 Motorcycle M.60. C.5. G 1x DS-39
Inventory: Inventory:

V.36.

D.2. S.10. Y

V.45.

D.2. S.1

Transported ammunition and supplies for the infantry troops.

850x GAZ-67B Car M.110. C.7.5. G 1x DS-39

Inventory:

5.000x

2.000x

500x

10x

20x

10x

10x

15x

1x

V.45.

D.3. S.-

ZiS-5 (supplies) Supply truck M.150. C.5.

Transported supplies for the infantry, as well as ammunition for all types of gun and large weapons used by the Soviet Army. It also carried additional Jerry cans of fuel.

V.36.

D.2. S.-. Y

1.850x M3A1 Armored half track M.125. C.5.

Armor:

Inventory:

5.000x V.35. D.2. S.8. Y 100x

2.000x

500x

10x

20x

10x

10x

30x

2x

Ammunition for all types of weapon and gun used by the Soviet Army ZiS-5 (engineers) Supply truck M.250. C.5.

18

28 38

G 1x calibre .50
Thanks to the "Lend-Lease" programme, the allied armies (mainly the United Kingdom, Soviet Union, France and China) had access to American vehicles, weapons and supplies during the Second World War. The M3A1 is an example of the success obtained by the programme, as it was one of the vehicles most used by allied troops.

V.36.

D.2. S.-Y

Transported supplies for the installation of defensive elements, as well as mines and spare fuel.

Inventory:

Inventory:

3.600x

24x

12x

12x

12x

1x

14x

24x

24x

30x

20x

2x

5x

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Army of Soviet Union: Special attacks

Special attacks
For the motherland! M.-. C.-.. Only.available.in.Historic.Battle

Deploys a numerous contingent of infantry from your rearguard, which will advance over the map, attacking the enemy on the front line. These units are not under your control, but you can take advantage of the confusion generated in order to penetrate the open hollows in the enemy lines.

Charge! M.3. C.52.5..

The Soviet Union has an almost unlimited supply of soldiers on the battle front. This support option deploys a large group of 20 line soldiers and a Maxim machine gun for assaulting enemy lines or holding a position at all cost.

Assault troops M.6. C.70..

The combined weapons tactics encompass different sections of the army to achieve their complementary effects. In this way, the infantry operates alongside tanks, taking advantage of their cover while firing against groups of enemy anti-tank soldiers. This option deploys two T-34/85 tanks and an assault infantry squad which accompanies them in order to exceed their opponents in number and tactically.