T-35 Tank

The Soviet T-35 was an interwar multi-turret heavy tank intended to combine several weapons in one large vehicle. Its complexity, size, and mechanical difficulties limited practical usefulness. Most were lost during the early fighting of 1941, often amid breakdowns and retreat, making the type a conspicuous example of an ambitious prewar concept overtaken by wartime realities.

The T-35 carried five turrets, combining a larger central gun with smaller gun and machine-gun positions. This arrangement promised fire in several directions but imposed heavy demands on crew coordination and the running gear. The tanks became conspicuous in Soviet parades before the German invasion. Wartime losses demonstrated the difference between an imposing peacetime display vehicle and equipment maintainable during rapid retreat. Soviet heavy-tank development subsequently favored more practical single-turret vehicles such as the KV series.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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