502 Abteilung ABT709 T-34 AND THE IDF THE UNTOLD STORY (Michael Mass / Ma’or Levy)

502 Abteilung ABT709 T-34 AND THE IDF THE UNTOLD STORY is a unique and exceptionally valuable publication by Michael Mass and Ma’or Levy, uncovering previously unknown aspects of the history of the T-34 tank in the ranks of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This English-language book, comprising 88 pages in softcover, is an essential addition to the library of any modeler interested in Middle Eastern military history and armored vehicles.

The T-34 is a Soviet medium tank in a 1/1 scale, renowned for its effectiveness and reliability during World War II. Since 1955, following its introduction to the Middle East, it became Egypt’s main battle tank and was also adopted by Syria. The most fascinating period of its use encompasses the postwar era, the 1956 Sinai Campaign, and the lead-up to the Six-Day War in 1967—key conflicts that defined the Cold War era in the Middle East.

The book meticulously documents the capture and acquisition of the first T-34s by Israel during the Sinai Campaign, when Sherman and AMX-13 tanks clashed for the first time on the battlefield with Soviet-made machines. After the fighting ended, the Israeli army incorporated these captured T-34s into their own training and testing programs, and their parade through the streets of Tel Aviv became a symbol of the young nation’s spectacular victory.

• Category: modeling book / historical literature
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 88
• Binding: softcover
• Publisher: Abteilung 502
• Historical coverage: 1955-1967, the Cold War era in the Middle East
• An ideal resource for modelers building T-34 models in 1/35, 1/16, 1/72 scales, as well as for enthusiasts of Israeli military history

We highly recommend this title to both beginner and advanced modelers and military history enthusiasts. Detailed analyses, archival photographs, and technical descriptions serve as an excellent source of inspiration for building authentic models of T-34 tanks used by various Middle Eastern countries. Difficulty level: 1/5 – only a basic knowledge of English is needed to make full use of the book's content.

If you create realistic dioramas or are interested in the history of armored vehicles, 502 Abteilung ABT709 T-34 AND THE IDF THE UNTOLD STORY is a publication that will enrich your projects and deepen your knowledge of the military history of this region.