The First Guards Tank Brigade – 1941

The First Guards Tank Brigade - 1941

Russian tank commanders at the outset of the German invasion of the Soviet Union were at a great disadvantage. While enjoying a huge inventory of armor, their battle doctrines as to its use were so outmoded that they had no chance to exploit the benefits of it.

The Guards Return To Fight In Russia – 1941

The Guards Return To Fight In Russia - 1941

A column of Soviet T-38 Model 1937 amphibious light tanks belonging to the Leningrad Military District. These lightly armed and armored vehicles were obsolete even before the war began and were easily vanquished by their better equipped German opponents Russian tank commanders at the outset of the German invasion of the Soviet Union were at a great disadvantage.