IS-2

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Type

Heavy Tank

Year

1944

Crew / Team

Typical Unit

1 vehicle

Main Weapons

122mm D-25T, 12.7mm DShK

Best Battlefield Role

Heavy breakthrough and anti-fortification

Historical Snapshot

The IS-2 fires massive shells that can cripple heavy targets and structures, though reload speed is slower than medium tanks.

Use with infantry spearheads. Peek, fire decisive shots, and withdraw during reload while support units cover.

Its large HE shell made it effective against both armor and buildings.

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