Nearly all of the Canadian production run went to the Soviets except for about 100 or so. Despite it's small size, the Valentine was up-gunned from a 40mm (2 pounder) to a 57mm (6 pounder) and then a 75mm gun. I think only the Soviets used the 75mm in combat, most often in the infantry support role.
The Valentine was actually one of the most popular lend-lease tanks used by the Soviet Army. They were Canadian built models with welded hulls and GMC diesel engines. The Valentine was reliable and less prone to 'brew up' than the Sherman which was the real "field crematorium"
the soviet tank soldiers called these tanks "field crematories", since after an impact they burst in flames very quickly and let their crews no chance to bail out.
Eine voellige Fehlkonstruktion!
Squarerig 11 months ago
Tanktober fest! hahahaha! jk
GeneralKenobiSIYE 1 year ago
Nearly all of the Canadian production run went to the Soviets except for about 100 or so. Despite it's small size, the Valentine was up-gunned from a 40mm (2 pounder) to a 57mm (6 pounder) and then a 75mm gun. I think only the Soviets used the 75mm in combat, most often in the infantry support role.
MBguy2008 1 year ago
The Valentine was actually one of the most popular lend-lease tanks used by the Soviet Army. They were Canadian built models with welded hulls and GMC diesel engines. The Valentine was reliable and less prone to 'brew up' than the Sherman which was the real "field crematorium"
mjeshaw 2 years ago
the soviet tank soldiers called these tanks "field crematories", since after an impact they burst in flames very quickly and let their crews no chance to bail out.
ichmalealsobinich 2 years ago
@ichmalealsobinich Actually, it was the Grant/Lee that earned that name.
JRSchmuke 4 months ago
I'm sure he's just speaking German for the fun of it. Could also be Swiss or Austrian, of course.
SerenissimaRepublica 2 years ago
are you from germany by any chance?
UBIQUEROL 3 years ago