Big Red – The Soviet KV-1

This heavy tank appeared in 1940 and became an immediate barb in the German side during Barbarossa (the German invasion). Named for the Soviet national hero, Klimenti Voroshilov, it personified mechanical simplicity; good firepower, solid armor and lent itself to mass production with existing tools and labor. With the T-34, it made up the spine of Red armor from 1940 to 1942 and became the basis for the Joseph Stalin line of heavy tanks. An unusual feature was the turret's rear machine gun, a design that seemed to only find favor in Japan. The KV-1 was powered by a 12-cylinder diesel and outfitted with a primitive but robust clutch and steering arrangement. The decisive production version was the KV-85 that appeared in 1943 and was fitted with the 85mm gun and turret of the T34/85. The KV-1 was a true heavyweight fighter that earned respect from it's opponents.

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	Yugoslav Heavy Metal	Battles near Portinhoikka (continued)
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	Collier's Russo-Japanese War Extra	Book Review
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	First Action	Letters To The Editor

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