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Motors of War: Unique Collection of WWII Vehicles in Moscow

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Moscow hosted the international Motors of War military exhibition demonstrating over 120 vehicles of the countries which participated in WWII: battle tanks, motorcycles, APCs etc. Each vehicle has undergone a very sophisticated restauration and all their details are authentic.

© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankThe exhibition featured vehicles from the Soviet Union, Germany, the United States, France, Britain, Canada, Italy, Japan and other countries.

Above: Participants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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The exhibition featured vehicles from the Soviet Union, Germany, the United States, France, Britain, Canada, Italy, Japan and other countries.

Above: Participants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankThe vehicles were borrowed from private collections and museums.

Above: Visitors walk by the 105mm self-propelled howitzer leFH 18-4 auf Geschutzwagen Lr.S of 1942 displayed at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
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The vehicles were borrowed from private collections and museums.

Above: Visitors walk by the 105mm self-propelled howitzer leFH 18-4 auf Geschutzwagen Lr.S of 1942 displayed at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankVisitors could participate in soldiers’ daily life, for example assemble and disassemble a rifle, or observe the work of a field hospital.

Above: a participant of the War Motors international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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Visitors could participate in soldiers’ daily life, for example assemble and disassemble a rifle, or observe the work of a field hospital.

Above: a participant of the War Motors international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankAs a part of the project, a WWI exhibition was also held.

Above: a Horch-901, a German command car, displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
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As a part of the project, a WWI exhibition was also held.

Above: a Horch-901, a German command car, displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankMusic bands and dancing groups gave patriotic performances and organized contests for the guests.

Above: a visitor stands by the BM-13 Soviet missile artillery system mounted on the Studebaker chassis at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
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Music bands and dancing groups gave patriotic performances and organized contests for the guests.

Above: a visitor stands by the BM-13 Soviet missile artillery system mounted on the Studebaker chassis at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankInterestingly, all vehicles are operational and can participate in the “War of Motors” rally.


Above: a Lorraine 37L, a French light tracked armored vehicle, displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
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Interestingly, all vehicles are operational and can participate in the “War of Motors” rally.


Above: a Lorraine 37L, a French light tracked armored vehicle, displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankParticipants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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Participants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankA child by the Soviet T-70 light tank of the World War II at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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A child by the Soviet T-70 light tank of the World War II at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankA German Horch 853 car displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
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A German Horch 853 car displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankParticipants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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Participants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankVisitors at the FAI-M light armored vehicle displayed at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
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Visitors at the FAI-M light armored vehicle displayed at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankA German half-track FAMO displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
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A German half-track FAMO displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankPreparations for unveiling the Motors of War historical military equipment exhibition at the Crocus Expo Center, Moscow.
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Preparations for unveiling the Motors of War historical military equipment exhibition at the Crocus Expo Center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Evgeniy Biyatov / Go to the mediabankA Horch 853 car on display at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
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A Horch 853 car on display at the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment held at the Crocus Expo exhibition center, Moscow.
© Sputnik / Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankA T-38A, a Soviet amphibious tank, displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
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A T-38A, a Soviet amphibious tank, displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
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