FAR43 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Hello! In the military world we have a myth about german A7V tanks in Poland in 1919/20. In some books is written, that german A7V tanks, captured in France, were given to the polish army by the French in 1919. A number of 5-10 is marked. But I´ve never seen a proof of that myth. No documents, no photos, nothing at all. Does someone of you know, if the russian files mention this myth? I´ve read Pilsudskis book. Nothing. The german files are probably destroyed in 1944, no chance. The bavarians have a diary of that era, but no mention. They only write about the 120 Renault FT from the Haller´s Army (Blue Army). Thanks a lot in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Freiwillige Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Hello, Andreas! I tried to find any mention of captured A7Vs on post-WW1 Poilish service in several Russian resources, but failed. It seems Poles were given Renault FTs only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR43 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Hi Andrew! Thanks a lot. Well, the myth was alive since the 1930s. Volckheim wrote in his book, that a lot of A7V were sent to Poland. Dörffer wrote in his book, that 10 A7V were sent to Poland for exercises: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR43 Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 And a list of polish tanks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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