Valentine in Russian service. Did they manage to fit the 76.2mm?

[Ithoriel]

I've seen copies of declassified documents in the past which listed 2pdr and 6pdr HE ammo sent to Russia but I think it dated from mid '43. It was many tens of thousands of rounds. Now, of course, I can't find anything online that mentions it.

The Google-fu is weak in this one

[DanJ]

I've also heard that the Russians used a lot of Valentines in the recce role, not because it was a good tank when compared to the Russian models but because it came with a radio which were in short supply in Russian vehicles.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Compared to the Soviet alternatives - T-60 and T70 it is rather better methinks.

IanS

[kustenjaeger]

Greetings

The Valentine served as a 'light tank' but that was a relative term.  For example 201 Tank Brigade (195 and 196 Tank battalions) had a mix of Matilda and Valentine (almost certainly 2pdr) at Kursk.  Although there are a series of pictures of Valentine IX which claim to be from Kursk the photos may well be a bit later.

Regards

Edward