To: mass55th
Stalin was planning for war long before the war broke out. He was hiring American Advisers for his Industrialization program back in the late 1920’s and early 30’s. Russian industrial capacity by 1939 was awesome, then number of tanks and aircraft they had dwarfed Germany.
While Lend-Lease was important Russia had a formidable Industrial capacity.
To: Captain Peter Blood; Reverend Wright
When it comes to the history of WWII and just after, most people don't think about the war production that occurred in the countries that were involved. This 3 season series produced in Britain is full of historical info about the war production that took place.
War Factories
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07/22/2023 4:51:09 PM PDT by
mass55th
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