Dutch Vickers Model 1936 - Netherlands East Indies

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by David Reasoner

Gentlemen, I think it far more likely the tank in question was a former Latvian or Lithuanian Vickers. After the Soviet 1940 annexation of the Baltic States, these machines became part of the equipment of the Red Army's 12th Mechanized Corps, where most likely ended up in German hands.

David,

Having dug up more info on the subject, I think the odds are indeed larger this (these?) are captured Latvian or Lithuanian Vickers M1936 tanks.

Thanks!
Hanno


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"Lithuanian Vickers M1936 tanks and infantry wait for orders to cross the Lithuanian-Polish frontier on September 19, 1939"