King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945

Name: King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781849084048
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By (author): David R. Higgins

Illustrated by: Jim Laurier, Peter Dennis

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. With overwhelming numerical superiority the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King Tiger See more

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Weight: 264g
Dimensions: 184 x 248mm
Publication Date: 20 Aug 2011
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781849084048

About David R. Higgins

David R. Higgins attended the Columbus College of Art & Design and received a BFA from Ohio State University and an MISM from Keller. In addition to The Roer River Battles he has written over twenty articles for magazines such as Strategy & Tactics Armchair General and World at War as well as MCSGroup a conflict simulation provider for the US Defense Department. He lives in Columbus Ohio. Jim Laurier attended Paier School of Art in Hamden Connecticut from 1974 to 1978 and since graduating with Honors he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. 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. Peter completed the battlescene artwork in this book.