KV-1S Heavy Tank of the 6th Guards Tank Breakthrough Regiment — Red Army, April 1943

July 21, 2025 - Reading time: 6 minutes

Soviet tankers from the 6th Guards Tank Breakthrough Regiment operate the KV-1S heavy tank in April 1943, as part of the 2nd Guards Tank Army, a symbol of Soviet armored power.

This striking image shows Soviet tankers from the 6th Guards Tank Breakthrough Regiment operating the KV-1S heavy tank in April 1943. These tanks were part of the 2nd Guards Tank Army, commanded by General S.I. Bogdanov, and played a pivotal role in the Red Army’s armored forces during World War II. The KV-1S, a modified version of the earlier KV-1, was designed to improve mobility and armor thickness while maintaining firepower, making it a formidable weapon on the battlefield.

The KV-1S was one of the most powerful tanks of its time, with its thick armor and the ability to carry a 76.2mm gun, capable of taking on German Panzer IV and Panther tanks. The 6th Guards Tank Regiment was known for its breakthroughs in enemy lines, and this image captures the Soviet tankers who drove these mighty machines to success in key battles on the Eastern Front.

This photograph symbolizes the growing strength of the Soviet armored forces and the increasing effectiveness of Soviet tanks as they pushed back Nazi forces during the pivotal battles of 1943.

Technical photo data:
📝 Source of information: Unknown
📍 Location: USSR
📅 Date of photo: April 1943
📷 Photographer: Unknown

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• Red Army tanks

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• 2nd Guards Tank Army

• General S.I. Bogdanov

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