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It's not obvious that there are any actual sources you are willing to consider, but here's a try: https://www.reddit.com/r/history/comments/8uatt5/how_important
by justrealist 3y ago
It's not obvious that there are any actual sources you are willing to consider, but here's a try: https://www.reddit.com/r/history/comments/8uatt5/how_important_was_lendlease_for_the_soviet_war/ https://www.reddit.com/r/history/comments/8uatt5/how_importa...
for example:
> Lend-Lease trucks were particularly important to the Red Army, which was notoriously deficient in such equipment. By the end of the war, two out of every three Red Army trucks were foreign-built, including 409,000 cargo trucks and 47,000 Willys Jeeps. [Note, Glantz's 2/3 stat is a higher ratio than Ellis indicates, but Ellis still points to 2:1 import/production, and regardless there may be other caveats in play]
The shipment of finished trucks, planes and tanks was very important in the early years of the war, and forced a stalemate in early battles (we both know, that Moscow was about a hair from being captured). Yes, the material aid became relatively less significant as Soviet production ramped up, but that wouldn't have happened if the USSR had collapsed in 1942 or 1943.
Oh lol I almost missed this gem.
> The only difference, they left China afterward, while the USA army stayed in Europe as an occupying force
Absolutely incredible to describe the US forces in Europe as "occupying" and not mention what the Soviets did.
Yeah I think we're done here.
- miroljub 3y ago> Absolutely incredible to describe the US forces in Europe as "occupying" and not mention what the Soviets did. How do you call a foreign force in a foreign country that came with the force, and refuses to leave, although there is no reason to stay there? If you think they are "partners" to Europeans, ask yourself why are there no "partner" European forces on the US soil. > Yeah I think we're done here. Great. Then tell your army to pack their stuff and GTFO from Europe. We don't need you here.
- justrealist 3y agoCan you point to an instance of Germany asking the US to leave? (hint: you can't) > ask yourself why are there no "partner" European forces on the US soil In case you are arguing in good faith... Canada isn't going to invade.