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Other interesting items in the US inventory...


Photo provided by Dr. Andre Maurois.
White Observation Car

No Detals


Photo courtesy of Dragomir St. Stoikov.
Harley Davidson Boxer

This is a US Army demanded, Americanized copy of the famous BMW boxer engine that was made famous by German motocycle soldiers prior to WW2. The Americans were not the only "copy cats" as the Russian made (and still make) a virtual copy of the 1938 BMW with it's sidecar.


Photo courtesy of Dragomir St. Stoikov.---Photo courtesy of Dragomir St. Stoikov.
WW1 Era Infantry Shield

It is unknown if this device ever saw action. Seen here at the Patton Museum at Ft. Knox in Kentucky.


Photo courtesy of Dragomir St. Stoikov.---US Army Corps of Engineers - Korea - Photo provided by John Szalay.
What is it?

A cement mixer - thanks for the answer John Szalay!


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Cushman Scooter

Used by airborne troops, and I also own one!


Patton Staff Car
General Patton's Staff Car

The same vehicle that claimed the great general's life. This vehicle is now restored to proper appearance and is housed at the Patton Museum at Ft. Knox.



Interesting Painting

Well I could not think of what else to call it. I photoed this at the Patton Museum in Kentucky.


Photo provided by Mark Holloway---Photo provided by Mark Holloway---Photo provided by Mark Holloway
Trackless Tank

April 1941 - Seen above are soldiers inspecting a trackless tank at Fort Myer, Virginia. Tank was manufactured by the Trackless Tank Corporation of New York, and submitted to the Ordnance Department, U.S. Army, for inspection. Preliminary tests indicated that the tank was adaptable for reconnaissance purposes. The tank weighed 10 tons. During tests at Fort Knox, Kentucky, 45 mph was achieved across rough country, with a 37mm gun and 2 MG mounted in its turret. It was powered by a 250 horsepower diesel engine, and carried 1/2-inch armor. Tentative plans of the Army call for a redesign of the superstructure for better arming of the tank.


12th Cavalry 1938

7th Cavalry 1938
US Cavalry Units Stationed At Fort Knox


Captured Japanese trucks.
Japanese Trucks

These captured trucks are seen here put back into service by American soldiers for troop movement. Some are standard 6x4s and Nissan and Toyota 4x2s.


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