The simple yet robust construction of the M41 Walker ‘Bulldog’ has made it popular with not only collectors, but also a number of foreign countries’ armed forces.
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Author Archives: David Doyle
Vietnam memorabilia speaks to new generation of collectors
The Vietnam War is generating new interest for militaria collectors. More
White Halftracks
During the course of WWII a wide range of halftrack vehicles were produced by several companies. MV Writer David Doyle looks at the White Motor Company halftracks in his column ‘The Proving Ground’. More
PAINT PREPARATION DO’s AND DON’Ts
No part of your vehicle is as visible as its paint job – or as critical at protecting the metal underneath from the ravages of mother nature. More
The Proving Ground: Ward La France and Kenworth M1 and M1A1 Wreckers
The M1 and M1A1 known at various points in their careers as 6 ton or ten ton wreckers, were the Army’s standard wrecker until the 1950s. The origin of the Heavy Wrecking Truck can be traced back to three vehicles built by the Corbitt Truck Company prior to 1939. More
American Fragmentation Grenades of the Vietnam War
Hollywood has seen to it that the American perception of all hand grenades is a pineapple shaped device with a pin that the GI pulled with his teeth. Like many movie-fueled ideas, this one has some flaws, especially when it comes to the grenades GIs tossed during the Vietnam War. More
In Action…Half-Tracks
The half-track was conceived to combine the best mobility features of conventional trucks as well as track-laying vehicles. Unfortunately, like most compromises, with the good also came the bad. More
The “In-Between” Jeep
Standing alone among Jeep enthusiasts, is the cousin to the familiar CJ-5, the M38A1. Though highly refined, the M38A1 and its variants have not developed the intense following garnered by other 1/4-ton 4x4s. More
Gators, Goats, Otters, and DUKW’s: The U.S. Army At Sea…And On Land
Water has long been considered a formidable defense, whether a moat surrounding a castle or the oceans surrounding a nation. Of course, through the ages, considerable effort has been expended to counter this defensive strategy. More
Bantam and Willys Recon Cars: A Photographic Study
The Jeep has been used in many roles, no doubt, far beyond the imaginations of the original engineers. More