--- product_id: 87922876 title: "SOVIET TANK UNITS 1939-45 (The Essential Vehicle Identification Guide)" brand: "david porter" price: "£34.52" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/87922876-soviet-tank-units-1939-45-the-essential-vehicle-identification-guide store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # SOVIET TANK UNITS 1939-45 (The Essential Vehicle Identification Guide) **Brand:** david porter **Price:** £34.52 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SOVIET TANK UNITS 1939-45 (The Essential Vehicle Identification Guide) by david porter - **How much does it cost?** £34.52 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/87922876-soviet-tank-units-1939-45-the-essential-vehicle-identification-guide) ## Best For - david porter enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david porter brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![SOVIET TANK UNITS 1939-45 (The Essential Vehicle Identification Guide) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Rhk5KcUeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Better than the German Unit book, but still not great *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021* Overall it is not bad, much better organized than the German counterpart. However with that being said I have found several mistakes and typos which is frustrating (one such example can be found on page 86 when they claim the KV1A has a 2 cylinder diesel engine). The descriptions are not consistent, and again I found that information was sometimes just left out. Important details such as the thickness of the armor or the slope of the armor are no where to be found. Like the Panzer book, I would use this more as a picture guide, not so much to base writing off of. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, Accurate Resource! *by R*** on Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020* Husband is a major WWII aficionado and he's been meticulously collecting books similar to this for every country involved with WWII so he can pull accurate statistical data about the capability of the tanks and other weapons used in the war. He's trying to develop a table top miniatures war game and wants to ensure the accuracy of each country's capabilities, and is creating complex formulas using the raw data. It's taken him literally YEARS because it's been hard to find books with good data. ALL OF THAT SAID....He said this book is beyond a doubt, hands down, the BEST he's ever seen! He is very impressed with the accuracy and detail it has! He can't say enough good about it. Here's hoping this author/publisher has more like it for other countries! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Competent introduction of Soviet Armor *by D***K on Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2010* In the Preface, the author considers his book an introduction to Soviet Armor and its history; its not intended to compete with the huge encyclopedias that are available. As an introduction, it was rated 5 stars for its comprehensive assortment of illustrations, graphic tables depicting the complement of tank units from company level upwards, battle summary and photos.The illustrations include light, medium and heavy duty tanks, antitank and the variations that developed throughout the war. It also covered armor cars, trucks, rocket launchers, ambulances, staff cars, jeeps and cycles. Lend lease tanks and trucks as well as tractors and towing vehicles round out the list.To my surprise, Mr Porter also includes a brief history of Russian armor which started around the time of the revolution and continues its coverage to the start of the war. The summary includes Marshall Tukhachevsky and his driving force in improving war doctrine and Red Army modernization in the early and mid 1930s. Stalin's purges were also covered.The author also provides a brief but helpful summary of key tank battles during the war. It includes the engagements at Dubissa River, Bialystok, Minsk, Kiev, Moscow, Rzhev, Vyazma, Kharkov, Stalingrad, the Caucasus, Uranus, Bagration, Lvov, Berlin and even Manchuria. Before Barbarossa, the Spanish Civil War, and the invasions of Poland and Finland are mentioned.The Appendix includes tables of Lend-lease production and delivery quantities. It shows losses of T34s by year as well as Soviet tank production figures by year. A table also shows a comparison of German and Soviet tank strengths for various campaigns. In addition to the illustrations and tables, a good number of battlefield photos are presented.This is a competent primer that for many would probably be an excellent starting place to learn before moving up to the giant 500 plus page encyclopedias. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/87922876-soviet-tank-units-1939-45-the-essential-vehicle-identification-guide](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/87922876-soviet-tank-units-1939-45-the-essential-vehicle-identification-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*