When we think of the Eastern Front, we imagine endless fields of mud, snow, and steel clashing in some of the fiercest battles of World War II.
The Soviet Union, pushed to the brink in 1941, fought back with determination and a lineup of armored vehicles that held their own against the Germans. From nimble armored cars to monstrous heavy tanks, these machines turned the tide of war.
And now, you can see them recreated in LEGO form, brick by brick along with tutorials guiding you how to build your own.
BA-6 Armored Car
The BA-6 was a wheeled armored car used by the Soviets in the early years of WWII. Armed with a 45mm gun, it was mobile but lightly armored, often vulnerable against German panzers. Despite its weaknesses, it gave Soviet forces an edge in mobility during the first desperate stages of the war.
SU-76 Self-Propelled Gun
The SU-76 was the Soviet Union’s second-most produced armored vehicle after the T-34. Light, simple, and versatile, it supported infantry with both direct fire and artillery roles. It may not have been glamorous, but it was reliable and effective — a true workhorse.
SU-85 Tank Destroyer
The SU-85 was a Soviet self-propelled gun developed in 1943 to counter the appearance of heavy German tanks like the Tiger and Panther. Built on the reliable T-34 chassis, it carried an 85mm gun capable of piercing their thick armor at long range. Unlike a tank, it had no turret, but its low silhouette and powerful weapon made it a deadly ambusher on the battlefield. Below is the tutorial for the trio:
T-34 Medium Tank
The T-34 was the backbone of the Red Army and one of the most influential tanks of the entire war. With sloped armor, a powerful gun, and reliability in harsh conditions, it was a nightmare for German forces. The T-34 could be mass-produced, and sheer numbers, combined with effectiveness, helped shift the balance.
KV-2 Heavy Tank
Few tanks are as intimidating as the KV-2. With its towering turret housing a massive 152mm howitzer, the KV-2 was designed to smash bunkers and fortifications. It was slow and unwieldy, but when it showed up on the battlefield, German soldiers quickly learned to fear its sheer firepower.
IS-2 Heavy Tank
The IS-2 was a late-war Soviet beast, created to take on the German Tigers and Panthers. Armed with a powerful 122mm gun, it could destroy even the heaviest German tanks. With thick armor and brutal firepower, it became the pride of the Red Army as they advanced toward Berlin.
ISU-152 “Beast Killer”
The ISU-152 earned its terrifying nickname because of its ability to destroy the heaviest German tanks, including Tigers and Panthers. Armed with a massive 152mm gun, it doubled as both a tank destroyer and assault gun. Slow but devastating, it was a key part of the Soviet push westward, blasting through enemy armor and fortifications alike.
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