Book 4118

T-34-85 After WW2

by Przemyslaw Skulski

Published 16 April 2018
The Russian T-34 was possibly the best medium tank of World War Two, and was a major influence on all subsequent tank designs. It served in huge numbers with the Soviet Army and its allies, and was also used by their enemies! This book continues the story of the T-34-85, this time in post-war service. Information is included about post-war production in the USSR, and licensed versions made in Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Poland. A brief summary of the T-34's involvement in conflicts and active service up to 2016 is given. The most important part of the book describes the camouflage and markings of T-34-85s in service around the world. There are more than 40 especially commissioned colour profiles, and over 150 black-and-white and colour photographs, many never previously published.

The Russian T-34 was possibly the best medium tank of World War Two, and was a major influence on all subsequent tank designs. It served in huge numbers with the Soviet Army and its allies, and was also used by their enemies! This book describes the colours and markings applied to the T-34-85 in service with all major users, including unit and tactical markings, individual names and insignia, and air recognition features. Profusely illustrated with photographs and colour profiles, this is essential reading for armour enthusiasts and military modellers. A rarely documented aspect of World War II military history. Mushroom Model Publications feature superb colour illustrations of camouflage and markings, walk-around colour photographs and rare b+w archive photographs. Essential reading for military enthusiasts and scale modellers.