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The enclosed steel driver’s cab was a great improvement over other British types of vehicles which had only canvas tilts to protect the driver from the weather.

Military Vehicles by Type Restoring a Rarity: A British Commer ‘Q2’ 30cwt truck rolls on John Norris

The rugged SD-100 version of the SU-100 was a solid vehicle serving in many armies and engaged in many combat roles.

Military Vehicles by Type A Soviet Veteran: Retracing the tracks of the SU-100 Tank Destroyer John Norris

A re-enactor depicts a patrol in Vietnam with his loyal German shepherd. Canines are frequent visitors and participants these days at military living history events.

The Dogs of War: Heroic canines have earned their place in military history John Norris

Military Vehicles by Type Hail to the King! A surprise visit from a rare King Tiger John Norris

This year’s WARAG Show in Somerset, England, included these three vehicles in a convoy which might have moved through France after the Normandy landings in 1944.

MV 101: Military Vehicle Hobby Info WARAG 2025 John Norris

A Scammell “Pioner” recovery vehicle as used during WWII. This example has the REME regimental colors on the left wheel arch and the badge indicating the 2nd Armoured Brigade on the right wheel arch.

Museums The Wight Stuff: The Wight Military & Heritage Museum John Norris

This Jeep is kitted out with Vickers “K” light machine guns to represent a French Special Air Service unit.

MV 101: Military Vehicle Hobby Info Back with a bang!: Britain’s Dig for Victory Show makes a welcome return John Norris

Militaria Collecting 101 It’s always time for tea!John Norris

A carnival atmosphere spread through the Jersey crowds, just as it would have done 80 years ago on the occasion of the original Liberation.

Militaria Collecting 101 The last liberation: Channel Islands celebrate 80th anniversary in style John Norris

A very good rendition of a Stug III created from an FV 432 APC and is shown here with the unit badge for the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler Division.

Military Vehicles by Type The STUG III: The last in the line of tracked AFVs, and a Wermacht battlehorse John Norris

The Tank Museum features this memorial depicting a typical tank crew from WWII.

Militaria Collecting 101 Visiting the historic Dorset Trail: Part II John Norris

These realistic-looking busts from John LeRoi Mannequins are supplied to museums and collectors, who use them to display some of their acquisitions as a range of headdress.

Militaria Collecting 101 Boots on the ground at the Malvern Military Show John Norris