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IS-2 broke German defenses in Berlin

The Soviet IS-2 entered World War II as a heavy tank built to match Tiger armor and punch through German defenses. With its ...
The IS (Iosif Stalin) heavy tank series marked a dramatic turning point in Soviet armored doctrine during World War II. Emerging from the shortcomings of the KV-1 and KV-2, Soviet engineers rethought ...
Originally produced eight decades ago, the impact of the IS-2 Heavy Tank still reverberates today. The formidable armored vehicle was vital to the Soviet Union during two of its most important ...