I understand the Red army rode into Hungary on US built Studebaker
6x6's in 1956.
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From: islander <islander@midmaine.com>
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Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] WWII US trucks used by Russia...
> Hi Bruce,
>
> >I believe I read somewhere that the US gov't. "lent" some equipment
> >(trucks, etc.) to Russia during WWII.
>
> Oh boy, "some" is an understatement :-)
>
> I don't have the exact figures handy, but I think we shipped over
> something close to 200,000 trucks. Jeeps and Studebaker 6x6 come to mind
> as primary vehicles, but I know lots of other 6x6s were sent over as
> well. These shipments meant that the Soviet Union had a degree of
> motorization close to what the US Army had. It was a rather significant
> factor in the defeat of Germany due to their acute lack of motorized
> transport (especially towards the end of the war).
>
> Then of course the US sent the Soviets large numbers of tanks (M3, M4
> Medium, M3, M5 light) and halftracks of various models. There are even a
> couple of great books out by Dimtriy Loza ("Hero of the Soviet Union",
> like Victoria Cross or CMH) who spent much of the war in a Sherman.
>
> Soviets also used a lot of British equipment as well. In fact, Loza
> commanded Matildas before being switched over to M4A2 Shermans. Loza
> also had experiences with various T-34 models and thought the Sherman
> M4A2(76)W was superior in most ways, even though the armor was not as
> good. And since he racked up a VERY impressive combat record, his
> thoughts on the matter should be well respected.
>
> Some aircraft were also sent over to the SU, but I'm not sure how many.
> P-40 fighters, A-20 and B-25 bombers were sent over for sure.
>
> Radios and CRITICAL raw materials were also sent over in huge quantities.
>
> >I am looking for any information
> >(pics, documentation) that depicts US made equipment being used by Russia
> >during WWII. Please let me know if you know of any such info.
>
> What are you looking for specifically? I have these figures of what we
> shipped over right at my finger tips:
>
> M3 Medium Tank - 1,386
> M4A2 Sherman - 1,900
> M4A4 Sherman - 2
> M4A2(76)W Sherman - 2,073
> M10 TD - 52
>
> As for pictures, it is pretty easy to find shots of Soviet troops tooling
> around in US 6x6 trucks. Pictures of US tanks in Soviet use aren't that
> hard to find either. Lend Lease aircraft pictures are not very common
> from my experience.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Steve
>
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