A legacy of unsettled, mostly non-representative, rule for much of the 20th century was brought to an end in 1996 when free and open elections ushered in a new government. - CIA World Factbook

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French Citroen-Kegresse Model 1931

One unit was obtained before WW2. No other details are known.

Dominican Republic Swedish Stridsvagn L60. A rare, clear photo, L60 "Pueblo" in the photo, was recovered by USMC 2nd Tank Battalion - Information by Thorleif Olsson, Photo researched by Dr. Georg V. Rauch and provided by Dr. André Louis Maurois.---Photo taken by Dr. Georg V. Rauch and provided by Dr. André Louis Maurois.---Dominican Republic L60 - Photo provided by Dr. André Louis Maurois.
Swedish Stridsvagn L60

Retired in Sweden, some 15 (or 20 depending on the source) soldiered on in the Caribbean warmth when purchased in the 1950's (arriving sometime in 1960). In April 1965 Dominican rebel forces captured no less than 12 tanks, all of which bear the inscription " Pueblo" during a short civil war.

As I understand it, this is a rare color photograph. - Photo courtesy of Jean Semelfort and Dr. André Louis Maurois---Lynx in Swedish service.
Swedish Landsverk Lynx

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Photo researched by Dr. Georg V. Rauch and provided by Dr. André Louis Maurois.---Photo taken by Dr. Georg V. Rauch and provided by Dr. André Louis Maurois.
U.S. M3 Stuart

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U.S. M3 Halftrack

Lt.Cnl. Carlos R. Doglioli (Retd.) if the Argentine Army reports that US Half Tracks, some of them mounting double and quad .50 machineguns. He further states that he has a brief scene in a historical video of a parade in Santo Domingo with a double column of these vehicles (mounting the AD .50´s) taking part in the celebration at very slow speed.

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U.S. M3 Scout Car

Lt.Cnl. Carlos R. Doglioli (Retd.) if the Argentine Army reports that US M3 Scout Cars appeared in the country during WW2.

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U.S. Indian Motorcycle

The Dominican Army obtained 6 Indian armored motorcycles (rather similar to the Chilean ones) but armed with Thompson model 1928 submachine guns.

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Dr. Andre Louis Maurois
Dr. André Louis Maurois

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Dr. Georg V. Rauch
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Conflict in the Southern Cone

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Thorleif Olsson
Author of
Baltic AFV's & Armored Trains 1918 - 1940
Red Steel! - Soviet tanks 1920 - 1945

Jean Semelfort

Lt.Cnl. Carlos R. Doglioli

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