T-26 Light Tank
Backbone of the Red Army
(Author) Steven J. ZalogaThis book surveys the development of the T-26 as well as its combat record in the Spanish Civil War, the war in China, the border wars with Poland and Finland in 1939-40, and the disastrous battles of 1941 during Operation Barbarossa. The T-26 was the first major Soviet program of the 1930s, beginning as a license-built version of the British Vickers 6-ton export tank. Although the T-26 retained the basic Vickers hull and suspension, the Red Army began to make extensive changes to the turret and armament, starting with the addition of a 45mm tank gun in 1933. The T-26 was built in larger numbers than any other tank prior to World War II. Indeed, more T-26 tanks were manufactured than the combined tank production of Germany, France, Britain, and the United States in 1931-40.
Steven J. Zaloga
Steven J. Zaloga is a renowned military historian and author known for his extensive research and expertise in World War II and modern military technology. His book "Armored Champion" is considered a seminal work in the field. Zaloga's writing is detailed, analytical, and highly informative, making him a leading voice in military history literature.
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