During World War II, the Red Army dramatically expanded its engineer technology for crossing water obstacles. After the war, the need for a powerful amphibious fighting vehicle with sufficient firepower to take and hold a bridgehead became abundantly clear. The PT-76 armoured personnel carrier was to become the backbone of Cold War amphibious operations. It served in the Soviet Army, but also in Warsaw Pact forces such as the Polish People's Army and the NVA of East Germany - this is the first comprehensive account in this subject area.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Title
PT-76 Schwimmpanzer im Dienste des Warschauer Paktes
