Soviet Union's SU-76 Samokhodnaya Ustanovka updated

The Soviet Union produced over 12,000 of the SU-76 self propelled guns during World War II. They weren't popular with their crews and earned the nicknames Suka (bitch) and Golozhopil Ferdinant (naked ass Ferdinand) which was a reference to it being similar to the German Ferdinand tank destroyer.

Soviet T-70 and T-80 light tanks updated

The Soviets kept on trying to improve their light tank designs. The next one was the T-70, which many felt wasn't an improvement over the T-60. The last one, the T-80 was built in small numbers in 1943. Unfortunately I don't have much information on it.

Soviet T-40 and T-60 light tanks updated

The T-40 was a decent amphibious reconnaissance vehicle that was too often, used as a regular tank. The T-60 was a much better light tank that was easier to build in large numbers. I've added some historical and specification updates.

Another batch of Soviet Union light tanks updated

Here's the next set of light tank updates for the Soviet Union.

• T-38, T-37, T-50, T-46, T-38, T-60, T-26

More Soviet Union updates!

I'm starting through another source of Soviet armored vehicles and these are the updates so far:

• ISU-152
• T-27
  
• T-18, MS-3
  
• History

Soviet self propelled guns updated and photo added

The next self propelled guns produced were the ISU-122 and the ISU-152. The penetration tables have also had some minor updates added.

Soviet Heavy Tanks updated

I've added some updates for the following heavy tanks used by the Soviet Union in World War II.

• IS-1
• IS-2
• IS-3

Soviet Union's SU-152 self propelled guns photo added and updated

The Soviets saw the successful application of the German self propelled guns and worked on a design of their own. The result was the affective SU-152. It had a 152.4 mm howitzer-cannon that was very successful.

Soviet Union's Su-85 and SU-100 Tank Destroyers and T-44 Medium Tank updated

I've made some additions to the following Soviet vehicles:

• T-44, SU-100, SU-85

United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport photo added

The C-47 was the work horse of the air. It transported supplies to remote places and dropped paratroopers behind enemy lines.

United States' Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress photos added

The B-17 Flying Fortress was an amazing airplane. It could take an amazing amount of damage and still get the crew back to base.

I've added some photos, including one where in the distance (above the tail) you can see a Me 110 starting its pass.

Soviet tanks and self propelled gun updates

Ok, last updates for today! Yes, more Soviet vehicles!

• SU-122, T-34/85

United States' Vought F4U Corsair fighter photo added

Initially the Vought F4U Corsair was considered too dangerous for carrier operations and was relegated to land based Marine Corps units. Later it was shown to be quite safe the United States Navy started to use it in carrier operations.

I've added a photo of a F4U firing it's rockets at Japanese positions.

United States' North American B-25 Mitchell bomber photo added

The Americans were looking for a way to take the war to Japan and the idea to bomb Japan by B-25 medium bombers was eventually decided upon. The B-25s took off from the carrier USS Hornet and did very minor physical damage to Japan but ultimately it lead to the attack on Midway which was the turning point in the war in the Pacific.

I've now added a photo from that mission.

Soviet tanks and self propelled gun updates

I'm still working my way through updating Soviet vehicles used during World War II.

• T-34
• T-34 1940
• T-34 1941
• T-34 1942
• T-34 1943
• T-43
• A-20
• T-32
• SU-76
• T-80
• T-70

United States' T17 Armored Car updated

After seeing the success of the Germans in Europe, the United States Army wanted to have armored cars to use for reconnaissance. However, several models were in the running when the Palmer Board recommended that only one model be the main focus of production. The T17 and T17E1 were in the running but were not selected. However, the British were in need of armored cars and ordered the T17E1.

Japan's Nakajima J1N Gekko escort fighter updated

The J1N Gekko was originally intended to escort bombers on long range missions for the Imperial Japanese Navy. However, they ended up being night fighters.

Japan's Kawanishi Interceptor Shiden (Lightning Flash) updated

The N1K Shiden may have been the best Japanese fighter produced in large numbers during World War II.

Japan's Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (Thunderbolt) fighter updated

The J2M Raiden was probably the best of the land based fighter planes used by the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II. It could climb better and was more maneuverable than any other. It also had a deadly punch with four 20 mm cannons. One of its primary tasks was to intercept B-29 bombers attacking the Japanese home islands.

Japan's Mitsubishi Type 96 Carrier Fighter updated

The new source I was taking the information from only called what I've known as the A5M, the Type 96 so I'm not sure if a Type 96 Model 1 corresponds with the A5M1 or not. So for now until I learn otherwise I'll list them separately.

Japan's Nakajima Type 95 Carrier Fighter added

The Nakajima Type 95 was to be the last of the Imperial Japanese Navy's biplane fighters.

Japan's Nakajima Type 90 Carrier Fighter added

The Nakajima Type 90 Carrier Fighter was also an early biplane used by the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Japan's Nakajima Type 3 Carrier Fighter added

The Nakajima Type 3 Carrier Fighter was a biplane fighter designed for carrier operations. Unfortunately I don't have much information or any pictures.

Japanese Naval Aces, Ranks, and Aircraft Code Names updated

I've made the following updates for the Japanese Naval Air Force in World War II.

• Aces
• Aircraft code names
• Ranks

Soviet Union's light tanks updated

The Soviets made use of thousands and thousands of light tanks during World War II. I've made some updates to these:

• T-60
• T-50
• T-40

Soviet Union's T-35 heavy tank updated

The T-35 was a massive heavy tank that was built in small numbers before World War II.

Soviet Union medium tanks updated

Yes, you guessed it, more Soviet Union updates.

• T-29
• T-28
• BT-7

Soviet Union's BT series updated

I'm starting to make my way through the BT series of tanks that were used by the Soviet Union before and during the early years of World War II.

• BT-5
• BT-4
• BT-2

Soviet Union's T-26 light tank updated

Over 12,000 T-26s were constructed before World War II. It was used in the Spanish Civil War, in Finland, and against the Japanese.

Soviet Union updates stop for the night

Ok, added some more additions to the Soviet pages tonight. Here they are:

• T-38
• T-26
• T-37
• T-27

Going to bed now, so good night!

Soviet Union updates continue

I decided to crack open a couple sources that I haven't looked at in a couple years. One to update the sources and see if I can glean any additional information out of the books. Here's the first set of updates:

• T-24
• MS-1
• History
• KV-2
• KV-1
• T-35
• T-100

More Soviet Union updates

Continuing the updates to the Soviet Union's section.

• T-34/76
• A-20
• T-32
• History
• T-29
• T-28