The JS-2m was the best purpose designed heavy tank of WWII . It was protected from nearly all German AT weapons from the front (including the 88mm Pak 43) and could with stand hits from the most common AT weapons (75mm Pak 40) from the flank. Its main armament (a high velocity 122mm gun) deserves special mention in that it was chosen for its anti-personnel/fortification performance as opposed to its effectiveness against tanks. It was given this weapon after doctrinal discussions in the Soviet high... read more
