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Combat History of the Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Army

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Post by Igorn » 27 Nov 2012, 02:27

I have published Russian edition of the Combat History of the 2nd Guards Tank Army.

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Hard Cover - A4 format. 824 pages. over 900 images including original photographs, operational maps, charts. The book is based exclusively on the archival documents of Tsamo (Central Archive of the Russian Defense Ministry) and contains original operational reports about each combat operation. English version of the book will be published by Helion in 2014.

You can order book here - http://2gvta.ru/doc/book/20121014_2010/

About the 2nd Guards Tank Army - http://2gvta.ru/doc/en/2gvta/ and http://2gvta.ru/doc/en/foreward/


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Post by Jeff Leach » 28 Nov 2012, 13:55

Igorn wrote: English version of the book will be published by Helion in 2014.
Nice to see they are starting to translate a number of Russian volumes about the GPW into English. Is the Russian version only available though the link you gave?


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Post by Igorn » 29 Nov 2012, 21:42

Hi Leachjeff,

Currently Russian version is sold through my web site (www.2gvta.ru). If you are interested to order a copy you can write me a private message and we can agree on the terms. I can send you a book to Sweden or other country if required.

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Post by Cult Icon » 27 Dec 2014, 08:42

This book has been listed in english vendors for a while but its release-date has kept on being pushed back. Currently, it's March 2015 on amazon. Any information?

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Post by Cult Icon » 05 Jun 2015, 02:40

People are starting to get copies; however it would be helpful if the author or associated persons/publisher also include a preview- index and sample pages would be nice.

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Post by Igorn » 14 Jun 2015, 17:48

Dear All,

The English edition of the book - "Stalin's Favorite" was released in May by Helion and available for ordering. There is also a customer review there which can be useful: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1909 ... _i=desktop.

I have posted today a short excerpt from the book on the analysis of strength of the GD and 24th panzer division on the eve of the Targu Frumos tank battle which you can find here - http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... 3&start=90

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Post by Cult Icon » 26 Jun 2015, 15:19

Thanks Igor, for the good work.

Having read part of this book, I can heartily say that it's very good/essential reading about an important subject that is not covered elsewhere in the english language. This book should help anyone who is trying to understand operational history better.

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Post by Cult Icon » 04 Jul 2015, 06:09

Igorn or others- when will volume 2 be released and when will 1GTA be released? (estimated dates?) What a good series you have here.

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Post by Igorn » 04 Jul 2015, 06:50

It will take probably about 3-4 months to complete translation and editing of Volume 2's and about another 1-2 months for proof-reading and type-setting. I hope that Helion will be able to release Volume 2 of Stalin's Favorite before Christmas. My new book on the combat history of the 1st Guards Tank Army in 2 volumes is with them and should be released in 2016.

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Post by Jeff Leach » 04 Jul 2015, 07:20

Looking forward to all three volumes. Good Work.

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Post by Igorn » 04 Jul 2015, 10:39

While It takes time for Helion to translate into English my first two books on 2-nd GTA and 1-st GTA I have just completed my new manuscript in two volumes on another Guards Tank Army.Russian version has about 1100 pages of text, many rare photographs and original maps. Unfortunately translation and editing hinder fast release of my new titles into English.

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Post by Cult Icon » 10 Jul 2015, 07:06

Is the third book 3. Guards Tank Army ? Wonderful.

I am close to finishing your book and have found it very satisfying. You are most likely correct in your blurb- at least in the US I have never found a detailed unit history on a tank army until yours came along. thanks for the prompt responses to queries.

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Post by Igorn » 10 Jul 2015, 16:53

Cult Icon, thanks for good feedback. My third book is on the 6th Guards Tank Army.

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Post by chinesefox » 12 Jul 2015, 15:39

Igorn wrote: My third book is on the 6th Guards Tank Army.
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