Italian Renault UE, Sicily, July 1943

Italian Renault UE, Sicily, July 1943. The Germans sent about 64 UEs Chenillettes at the end of 1943. Most were kept in Italy and many based in Sicily as infantry ammunition suppliers when Operation Husky began in July 1943. Some were captured and served with US infantry some time during the campaign. There is no known photo of a US captured Renault UE tankette or in Italian service. This illustration is purely a recreation.