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    Highlights for Warspot: The Twisted Paths Of The Studebaker

    • USSR
    • USA
    • WWII
    Warspot editorial
    27 May '21

    The US6 2.5-ton truck produced by the Studebaker company did not meet the requirements of the US Army, and in 1941 the Americans offered these vehicles to the Soviet Union. The new ally was not in a position to refuse or choose, moreover by local standards, these 4 × 6 and 6 × 6 trucks were very good. Of the 219,882 Studebakers US6 produced in various modifications 187,200 went in the USSR in 1942-1945, which helped significantly increase the mobility of the Red Army.

    The new owners loaded 3.5-4 tons on reliable and undemanding «Studebakers», using the vehicles not only for transporting goods, but also as artillery tractors, chassis for the famous multiple launch rocket system «Katyusha» BM-8, BM-13 and BM-31, as well as water, oil and petrol tankers.

    ​On the left: “Arctic cold on the Alcan highway doesn’t faze these big Studebaker trucks”. The 1,600-mile highway to Alaska, built across Canada, became one of the most important arteries of Lend-Lease, which was maintained with the help of Studebakers among other vehicles. The sign says: «Edmonton — 1215, Tokyo — 4000». On the right we see cargo operations in the port: «Tens of thousands of big Studebaker move the men and supplies of war." It is noteworthy that the advertisements often include an image of B-17 bombers beside the trucks — the Wright-Cyclone engines for them were also produced by the Studebaker company - Highlights for Warspot: The Twisted Paths Of The Studebaker | Warspot.net
    On the left: “Arctic cold on the Alcan highway doesn’t faze these big Studebaker trucks”. The 1,600-mile highway to Alaska, built across Canada, became one of the most important arteries of Lend-Lease, which was maintained with the help of Studebakers among other vehicles. The sign says: «Edmonton — 1215, Tokyo — 4000».
    On the right we see cargo operations in the port: «Tens of thousands of big Studebaker move the men and supplies of war." It is noteworthy that the advertisements often include an image of B-17 bombers beside the trucks — the Wright-Cyclone engines for them were also produced by the Studebaker company

    The stories about how these trucks work and fight had a good effect on the image of the Studebaker company. In exactly the same way, for example, the aircraft manufacturer Bell advertised the success of the Airacobras on the Soviet-German front in the American press throughout the war. Below are promotional materials highlighting the success of American Studebakers overseas.

    ​The main route for the supply of Studebakers to the USSR was the southern one, through the ports of the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Iran to the Soviet Transcaucasia. Apparently, these two posters depict two sections of this route — Persia and the Caucasus - Highlights for Warspot: The Twisted Paths Of The Studebaker | Warspot.net
    The main route for the supply of Studebakers to the USSR was the southern one, through the ports of the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Iran to the Soviet Transcaucasia. Apparently, these two posters depict two sections of this route — Persia and the Caucasus
    ​On the left, the convoy of Studebakers has clearly reached the central part of Russia – the only alarming sign are the skiers watching from the hill wearing caps, parka coats and characteristic knapsacks. Perhaps the convoy has reached the wrong place! On the right, the reader is informed that the Studebakers are fighting in the same place where the armies of Caesar, Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan marched — in this case, a truck is crawling along the street of an Italian town - Highlights for Warspot: The Twisted Paths Of The Studebaker | Warspot.net
    On the left, the convoy of Studebakers has clearly reached the central part of Russia – the only alarming sign are the skiers watching from the hill wearing caps, parka coats and characteristic knapsacks. Perhaps the convoy has reached the wrong place!
    On the right, the reader is informed that the Studebakers are fighting in the same place where the armies of Caesar, Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan marched — in this case, a truck is crawling along the street of an Italian town
    ​On the left we can see the scenario similar to the previous one, only instead of Europe we see Asia: the accompanying text talks about the role of the Studebakers in transporting supplies through India and Burma. On the right, it is claimed that this is not the first time inventive Russians are transporting loaded Studebakers across rivers and gorges in this way - Highlights for Warspot: The Twisted Paths Of The Studebaker | Warspot.net
    On the left we can see the scenario similar to the previous one, only instead of Europe we see Asia: the accompanying text talks about the role of the Studebakers in transporting supplies through India and Burma.
    On the right, it is claimed that this is not the first time inventive Russians are transporting loaded Studebakers across rivers and gorges in this way

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