The Heavy Tank of the Red Army: The KV-1 The KV-1 was a Soviet heavy tank developed in the late 1930s and saw extensive use during World War II. Named after Marshal Kliment Voroshilov, the KV-1 was designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front and to counter the German Blitzkrieg tactics. With its thick armor, which could withstand hits from most early war anti-tank weapons, the KV-1 was a formidable opponent. Equipped with a 76.2mm gun, it offered decent firepower against enem