Soviet Cold War Weaponry

Tanks and Armoured Vehicles

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 20th Century
Cover of the book Soviet Cold War Weaponry by Anthony Tucker-Jones, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Anthony Tucker-Jones ISBN: 9781473862746
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: May 20, 2015
Imprint: Pen and Sword Military Language: English
Author: Anthony Tucker-Jones
ISBN: 9781473862746
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: May 20, 2015
Imprint: Pen and Sword Military
Language: English

The T-54, T-62 and T-72 main battle tanks along with the personnel carriers, assault guns, self-propelled guns and anti-tank missiles that are illustrated in this photographic history represent the high point in the design and manufacture of armoured vehicles by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Although the superpowers never came to blows, the 'Cold War' was far from cold, as numerous 'hot' proxy wars were fought in Africa and the Middle East, and these conflicts employed the Soviet weaponry that is shown in action in the colour and black-and-white photographs selected for this book.
Between the 1950s and 1980s Soviet and Warsaw Pact countries produced thousands of tanks and armoured vehicles ready for the Third World War. They embarked on a technological arms race with the NATO allies in an attempt to counter each new piece of equipment as it appeared in service. Much of this Soviet weaponry has achieved almost iconic status and, despite its age, remains in service with armies, guerrilla forces and terrorist organizations around the world today. It is also of enduring interest to collectors, re-enactors and modellers who are fascinated by the military equipment of the late twentieth century.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The T-54, T-62 and T-72 main battle tanks along with the personnel carriers, assault guns, self-propelled guns and anti-tank missiles that are illustrated in this photographic history represent the high point in the design and manufacture of armoured vehicles by the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Although the superpowers never came to blows, the 'Cold War' was far from cold, as numerous 'hot' proxy wars were fought in Africa and the Middle East, and these conflicts employed the Soviet weaponry that is shown in action in the colour and black-and-white photographs selected for this book.
Between the 1950s and 1980s Soviet and Warsaw Pact countries produced thousands of tanks and armoured vehicles ready for the Third World War. They embarked on a technological arms race with the NATO allies in an attempt to counter each new piece of equipment as it appeared in service. Much of this Soviet weaponry has achieved almost iconic status and, despite its age, remains in service with armies, guerrilla forces and terrorist organizations around the world today. It is also of enduring interest to collectors, re-enactors and modellers who are fascinated by the military equipment of the late twentieth century.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Douglas's Tale of the Peninsula & Waterloo by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Great Western Star Class Locomotives by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Road to Marston Moor by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Fight for the Sky by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book High Stakes by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book North Korea Invades the South by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Beneath the Killing Fields by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book The Emperor's Guest by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Behind the Wire by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Tynedale at War 1939–1945 by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Lawrie Bond Microcar Man by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book The Fighting Captain by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book SS Great Britain by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Wingate’s Lost Brigade by Anthony Tucker-Jones
Cover of the book Dogfight by Anthony Tucker-Jones
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy