Universal Carriers in Soviet use

Hanno Spoelstra · #1 24-07-04, 22:41

See Images of Kursk - July 1943

Bruce Parker (RIP) · #2 25-07-04, 14:29

What's going on with the carrier on the right? Is the top fellow in some Russian-added armour or is he in a third carrier behind? If so, it looks like he's in the commander's position. If so, where's the rest of the carrier?

Thanks for this Hanno, have you any idea how many carriers Canada sent to Russia?

Mark W. Tonner · #3 25-07-04, 15:56

Hi Hanno;

Some numbers: - 2,656 Universal Carriers were supplied to the Soviet Union from the UK, Canada and the United States. Uses: - troop transporters, scout and liaison duties

Cheers

Hanno Spoelstra · #4 25-07-04, 16:12

Quote:

Originally posted by Bruce Parker
What's going on with the carrier on the right? Is the top fellow in some Russian-added armour or is he in a third carrier behind? If so, it looks like he's in the commander's position. If so, where's the rest of the carrier?

Bruce, as far as I can see he's in the back of the carrier and there's no third one.

H.

Bruce Parker (RIP) · #5 26-07-04, 02:41

...if this felllow is in the rear of the carrier, what is the angled/armoured thing in front of him?

Hanno Spoelstra · #6 26-07-04, 11:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Bruce Parker
...if this felllow is in the rear of the carrier, what is the angled/armoured thing in front of him?

I think he carries his sub-machinegun across his chest, just like the fellow in the carrier on the left.

H.

Bruce Parker (RIP) · #7 27-07-04, 04:06

It is clear once you point it out. Amazing how it didn't make any sence the first 10 minutes I stared at it!