IS-2, War memorial featuring a heavy tank in Golubinskoye Rural Settlement, Russia.
The IS-2 heavy tank memorial stands approximately 32.5 feet (9.9 meters) long and 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall, featuring thick armor plating and a powerful 122mm main gun that made it a formidable combat vehicle during World War II operations.
Developed by the Soviet Union starting in 1942 with production beginning in 1943, the IS-2 tank played a critical role in major Eastern Front battles including the Battle of Kursk and the final assault on Berlin in 1945.
Named after Joseph Stalin, the IS-2 tank became a powerful symbol of Soviet military strength and industrial capability during World War II, frequently appearing in wartime propaganda, victory celebrations, and military parades throughout the Soviet era.
Visitors to the memorial site in Golubinskoye Rural Settlement can view the preserved IS-2 tank up close, often accompanied by informational plaques detailing its service history and role in Soviet wartime operations against German forces.
The IS-2 tank weighed around 46 tons yet maintained relatively good mobility for its size, allowing Soviet forces to deploy it effectively in both breakthrough operations and urban warfare scenarios during the final years of World War II.
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