The Combat Manual of Armored and Mechanized Forces of the Red Army is the essential manual that covers the tactics, formations and doctrine of Soviet tank platoons and companies. This document is based on the Soviet experience of fighting the German Army since 1941 and was originally published by the Soviet Union in 1944. This volume presents a faithful translation into English, providing a comprehensive insight into Soviet tank doctrine, unit structures, training and tactics. Spanning from the individual tank up to a full tank company, the information is presented in a detailed yet approachable manner. The book includes many helpful visualizations and examples, from battle formations, combined arms tactics, to the maneuver of tanks during an attack. Translated with great care for accuracy and precision, this manual is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in the Second World War, specifically the Eastern Front and tanks. Next to the core translation that provides fantastic insights into Soviet tank warfare, annotations and footnotes that provide additional information, context and explanations that provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the book's content. This manual presents a de-facto summary of Soviet experiences with tanks during WW2 and before and is therefore a must-have primary source for both the professional historian and the historically interested reader.