Soviet Tanks in Manchuria 1945 : The Red Army's ruthless last blitzkrieg of World War II (Paperback)

(Subject to confirmation) Introduction Soviet Armored Force Evolution, Organization and Doctrine Soviet armor organization, tactics and equipment evolve during campaigns on the Eastern Front TO&Es for attack into Manchuria tailored to terrain and mission Operational art and tactical capabilities of Soviet armored force Technical Factors The main strike force: T-34-85 Lend-lease aid - the M4A2 in Soviet service Guardians of the Far East - the BT-5 and T-26 Light and medium fire support - the Su-76M and Su-100 Heavy firepower - the JS-2 and ISU-152 Reconnaissance and forward detachments - light tanks and armored cars Keeping the force moving - armored recovery vehicles, engineering and logistical support equipment The Campaign Preliminaries Surprise and early strikes A massive double envelopment Halting surrender attempts and suicidal resistance A scramble for the spoils - deep mechanized moves, air landing and amphibious operations Battle Analysis: Lessons for the Cold War Rivals Sixth Guards Tank Army: engineering, maintenance and logistical lessons Breaking fortified zones Tank vs. tank Rapid exploitation Implications for the Cold War Soviet military Further Reading