The Invincible KV2 Russian Tank of the Battle of Raseiniai

On June 24, 1941, during the desperate fight to defend Raseiniai in Lithuania from the massive German offensive, one Soviet KV2 tank crew decided to stop and make a difference.

While the Soviets retreated in masses, the KV2 tank bravely held off the enemy as long as it could before the much-needed reinforcements arrived.

The valiant crew would hold the advance of the entire 6th Panzerdivision for a whole day, defending the only road through which the Germans could advance and continue their invasion as part of Operation Barbarossa.

The lone KV2 tank fought to the last man while outnumbered and outgunned, but when the fight was finally over, the unthinkable happened...


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