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book Ground Power Magazine #77 - 10/2000
Published by Delta Publishing Co.Ltd. Japan

This issue is again made up of only two large sections.

The first 102 pages is part 3 of Soviet Heavy Tanks (2) of WWII.
The vehicles covered in the issue are the IS-2M, IS-3, IS-4, IS-7, IS-8 and the T-10M.

1/48th plans are included for the IS-2M and IS-4 plus 1/35th plans for the IS-3 (1945) and the T-10M.
To supplement these plans are detailed line drawings of various sections of the vehicles including many internal drawings of the IS-3.

As well as the plans and drawings are sensational close-up photos that would make any Russian armour fan salivate. The IS-2 gets 6 pages with 30 pages devoted to the IS-3M, no part of the vehicle exterior is spared.
To top this off is 11 pages of exceptional photos of the T-10M including the rear engine decks.

The final section is a continuation of the photo essay with text (in Japanese) on the History of Stug Unit and the 48 Pz.Korps during the first 60 days of Operation Barbarossa. Featuring mainly Panzer III's and many support vehicles plus infantry photos make up a nice coverage.

Another excellent issue of the excellent magazine for armour enthusiasts.


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