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Pages in category "World War II tanks of France" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. AMC 34;
The French used a very wide range of tanks, including many unique types. France was the second largest tank producer in the world, behind the Soviet Union (see French armoured fighting vehicle production during World War II). French cavalry tank designs saw attempts to balance the needs of firepower, protection and mobility. They also fielded a ...
MAS-36. Most modern rifle in widespread French military service in World war II. Only small numbers were produced before the war so only available in small numbers for French forces during World War II. M1917 Enfield (supplied by the US through Lend-lease to Free French forces) M1 Carbine (Free French forces) M1 Garand (Free French forces)
The M4 Medium became the second-most-produced tank of World War II, and was the only tank to be used by virtually all Allied forces (thanks to the American lend-lease program); approximately 40,000 M4 Mediums were produced during the war. [30] M4s formed the main tank of American, British, Canadian, French, Polish, and Chinese units.
M3 Stuart (M3A3, M5A1) (50 tanks, only used in India-Burma Theater by Chinese Expedition Army) M24 Chaffee – 233; M18 Hellcat; Type 95 Ha-Go (captured only) Type 97 Chi-Ha (captured only) Panzer I (10 bought from Germany before the war) Vickers 6-ton (20 bought from UK before the war) Vickers amphibious tank M1931 (29 tanks purchased from GB)
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Division completed war in Germany; later disbanded to create two infantry task forces in March 1946. [159] Final command post at Stuttgart. Subordination: French Expeditionary Corps; I and II Corps of the 1st Army. [160] [161] 3rd Moroccan Division (3rd DM). Former Marrakech Division, formed 1 March 1943 and became the 4th DMM on 1 June 1943. [155]
Both types were obsolete tanks of WW-I vintage, so the total number of modern French tanks was over 4400 in June 1940. The numbers given for 1 September 1939 and the 1939 totals are those of the deliveries; actual production numbers were in general somewhat higher as the army would only accept those vehicles that could be used immediately to ...