Tank find in Russia

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Bill Murray
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Tank find in Russia

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Post by Bill Murray » 10 Sep 2014, 13:03

I found this today on a Russian site.
I assume they were lend lease tanks on their way somewhere.
I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the exact identification of the tank(s).

Bill
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ChristopherPerrien
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Re: Tank find in Russia

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Post by ChristopherPerrien » 10 Sep 2014, 23:45

M4A2 w/76mm, assume diesel also.

My guess
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Bill Murray
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Re: Tank find in Russia

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Post by Bill Murray » 11 Sep 2014, 02:17

Hi Christopher:

Here is the link, quite a debate about the actual ID of the tank.
I know nothing about armour/armor so perhaps you can solve the ID.

Bill

http://englishrussia.com/2014/07/20/tan ... ore-149510
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Alanmccoubrey
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Re: Tank find in Russia

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Post by Alanmccoubrey » 11 Sep 2014, 09:36

Bill, I can't see why there is a debate about it and would agree with Christopher here. If a Sherman has no applique arour on the hull sides over the ammunition stowage areas then it is most probably a "Wet". That one has no such armour and the gun is certainly a 76mm. Without seeing the engine deck of course we can't say for sure that it is a diesel but most of the Shermans sent to the Soviets were diesels to fit in with their fuel needs.
Alan
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