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.
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.
Above: Participants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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.
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.
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.
Above: a participant of the War Motors international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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.
A German Horch 853 car displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
Participants of the Motors of War international exhibition of historical military equipment in the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center, Moscow.
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.
A German half-track FAMO displayed at the Motors of War exhibition of historical military vehicles held at the Crocus Expo in Moscow.
Preparations for unveiling the Motors of War historical military equipment exhibition at the Crocus Expo Center, Moscow.
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.
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.
