On September 1, 1939, knocking down the border barriers, German tanks entered Polish territory - World War II began. It is not for nothing that historians dubbed it the “war of engines” - mechanized units and aviation played a decisive role in it. And yet, in essence and influence on the outcome of hostilities, if we compare the contribution to the victory of various branches of the military, the world fire of 1939–1945 is the same. was first and foremost the GREAT TANK WAR. A detailed description of the main tank battles, an in-depth analysis of the strategy and tactics of tank forces, features of the combat use of armored vehicles on all fronts of World War II, a fresh look at the theory and practice of tank warfare - in the new book of a leading expert on the history of armored vehicles, author of military history bestsellers, which have sold more than 200,000 copies!