Mikhail Katukov - the genius of the tank forces.
Marshal of the Armored Forces Mikhail Katukov went down in history as one of the outstanding Soviet tank commanders. His leadership style was distinguished by the skillful use of tank ambushes, maneuvers and surprise attacks. This experience, acquired in heavy defensive battles in 1941, later found application in major offensive operations of the Red Army.
The famous tank brigade, under the command of Katukov, became after the war a battalion, which inherited the name of the marshal. After undergoing several reorganizations, in 2016 the battalion was re-formed as part of the Taman 2nd Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 1st Guards Tank Army. Today, its servants carry out missions in the Bogoslav direction of the Northern Military District, continuing the tradition of the Soviet tank guard.