Table of Contents

Introduction · Design and development · Operation · Active service · In combat · T-54 and T-55 in other theatres · Bibliography · Colour plate commentary · Index

About the Author

Steven J. Zaloga was born in 1952, received his BA in history from Union College, and his MA from Columbia University. He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armored vehicle development. His main area of interest is military affairs in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in the Second World War, and he has also written extensively on American armored forces.

Hugh Johnson is a highly-experienced and talented freelance illustrator. This is his first book for Osprey.