Two series of steels were investigated. One contained about 0. 06% carbon, 1 to 2. 5% Mn, and 0. 17% V; the second contained a constant amount of about 2. 5% Mn, somewhat higher carbon, and additions of Nb and Ti. Mechanical properties, transformation curves, and structures were determined. Normalizing temperatures were 950 and 1000 C. The best combination of yield strength and impact strength was obtained in ferritic-bainitic 2. 5% Mn steel containing vanadium.