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You can find articles and info on Jeeps (Quarter ton), Deuce-and-a-half trucks (2-1/2-ton), M4A3 Sherman (tracked vehicles) or any other historic military vehicle. This info is organized by weight classification and function.

The roof hatches allowed up to six infantrymen to fire their weapons from the cover of the vehicle without dismounting.
7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

8 is enough!

By John Norris
This fully running example of an M18 in the collection of Brent Mullins utilizes T85E1 tracks normally found on the M24 Chaffee.
7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Raisin' Hell

By David Doyle
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Vive 'La Jeep'

By John Norris
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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

A look at the Clarkator 6

By John Norris
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4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

New 'Maatla' 4x4 Light Protected Vehicle Unveiled by Paramount Group

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

A WWI movie star

By John Norris

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6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

A heavy truck for heavy business: The AEC Matador

By John Norris
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6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

The Norwegian Workhorse

By David Doyle
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6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

A Look at the Fabulous Four-Tons of WWII

By David Doyle
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4. Military Vehicle History and Research

More than just a bus

By David Doyle
Lombard’s later half-track machines were powered by gasoline or diesel engines.
7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

A short history of half-tracks

By Steve Turchet
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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

Were Willy's FC Jeeps too 'forward' for the military?

By Steve Turchet
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Video From Military Jeep Escort for Dignitaries Aboard SS John W. Brown Liberty Ship

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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Military Vehicles by Type

Winners announced: Military Vehicle Magazine's “2021 All-World Virtual Military Vehicle Show”

By John Adams-Graf
Combat Rims add an amazing finishing detail to any World War 2 Jeep.
2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

How to Mount Tires on Combat Rims for WWII Jeeps

By Britt Dietz
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1. Military Vehicles Smaller than Quarter Ton (bikes, motorcycles, hand carts, etc.)

WWII M305 Bicycle for Army and Marines

By John Adams-Graf
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7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Military Vehicle Spotlight: M4A1 High Speed Tractor

By John Adams-Graf
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

You can have this WWII Jeep for FREE!

By John Adams-Graf
David King’s GTB and 1941 trailer.
4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

Gallery of Extant WWII Ford GTB Trucks

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

Vintage military Dodge M37 takes 5th in Class in the 2021 2,300-mile Great Race

By John Adams-Graf
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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

M37 in 2021 Great Race

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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Johnny Rodriguez's 1942 GPW

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6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

Diamond T G-509 4-ton Cargo Trucks

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

THAAD: Defending against missile attacks

By John Adams-Graf
WIllys Slat Grille MB restored by Tim King photographed on snow-covered field.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Details for an accurate WWII Willys "Slat Grille" MB Jeep Restoration

By Timothy King
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4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

Barn-Find Danish Army W300M Dodge Power Wagon

By John Adams-Graf
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

North Carolina National Guard Unit First to Receive upgraded Paladins: The M109A7

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

"Stryke out!" US Army ditches the Stryker Mobile Gun System

By U.S. Army Public Affairs
M-Shorad on a Stryker.
9. Modern Military Vehicle News

US Army Deploys Mobile Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Stryker vehicles in Europe

By Military Vehicles Magazine
Period color image of a Marine Ontos in the field
7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Development of the G-288 M50 Ontos

By David Doyle
Willys Jeep MB Army Day Parade Texas USA 1942.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

View a GALLERY of WWII Willys Slat Grille MB Jeeps

By John Adams-Graf
A left side view of an Air Force R-2A rescue vehicle.
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

This military Dodge M56-based "Truck, Fire, Airplane, Forcible Entry, Type R-2" is a different kind of "Lil’ Red Express."

By David Doyle
M706 commando when displayed at the Fort Snelling Military Museum
7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando Armored Vehicle

By David Doyle
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4. Military Vehicle History and Research

This MP claimed, "During WWII, it wasn't always an 'almighty Jeep'"

By John M. Graf
As WWII wound down, it was not uncommon for GIs to spend their spare time hot-rodding their Jeeps. This one was photographed in Berlin in 1946.
4. Military Vehicle History and Research

GI Jeep Tale: A WWII Willys Jeep with a Ford V-8

By Gilbert E. Belcher
Crew of B-17G Fortress “I’ll Get By” arrive at their airplane by Jeep ay RAF Horham, Suffolk, England, UK; 1944
4. Military Vehicle History and Research

B-17 Crew member used his Jeep to keep his tail out of the fire.

By Ernest C. Pratt
Cartoon drawing of the flying Jeep and chaplain of CVE 78
4. Military Vehicle History and Research

The WWII Navy Chaplain who could "fly"

By Winfield J. Sluyter
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7. Tanks, Armor, and Tracked Military Vehicles

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The Series Five trucks had a very business-like front end. A whiffle tree is affixed to the chisel-shaped front bumper, and the two spares, as well as the torch set are visible through the windshield. While this particular truck is equipped with a ring mount and .50 caliber machine gun, this was not always the case.
6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

WWII Ward La France and Kenworth M1 and M1A1 Wreckers

By David Doyle
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5. Two and a Half Ton Military Vehicles (CCKW, M135, M211, M35, etc.)

International M-5-6 and M-5H-6 Trucks in WWII

By David Doyle
M151 Jeep with an M60 Machine gun, snapshot July 1967
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Machine Gun Mounts for Military Jeeps

By David Doyle
1953 M43 restored by Peter Lee.
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

Buyer's Guide: Dodge M43 3/4-ton Ambulance

By Military Vehicles Magazine
Proud to be a Dodge: On display at the local Dodge dealership for Veterans Day.
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

Special Kind Hood Number on a Dodge 1/2-ton Military Truck

By Military Vehicles Magazine
The Champ was fitted with a removable canvas roof and side panels. The long pipe-like device above the wheel arch is the snorkel for use during deep water wading.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

All bets on the Austin Champ

By John Norris
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

Improving Russia's Fleet of Battle Tanks

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

1954 MRC-87 USMC Forward Air Control Radio Jeep

By John Adams-Graf
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6. Wheeled Military Vehicles Larger than 2-1/2-tons

M62 5-ton Wrecker: Historic photos of the US Army's "heavy hooker"

By John Adams-Graf
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4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

US Air Force  Begins HMMWV Replacement with JLTV

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

The G-758 Military M170 Frontline Ambulance

By Military Vehicles Magazine
This is the Holden Jeep in its original form. Faintly visible through the glass is a Stokes basket. Special canvas cab covers were created for the Holden Jeeps, which contributed to their boxy looks.
2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Photo-History of the WWII USMC Holden Jeep Ambulance

By David Doyle
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4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

HMMWVs in the Hobby Part I: Have you considered your own surplus HUMVEE?

By Steve Turchet
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9. Modern Military Vehicle News

U,S. Marine Corps floats new Amphibious Combat Vehicle

By Military Vehicles Magazine
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4. 1 to 2-ton Vehicles (M715s,CUCVs, HMMWVs, GTBs, G-506s, etc.)

The "New" Dodge: WC-62 and WC-63 of WWII

By Military Vehicles Magazine
Scott finished the replica in 2012. Action Graphics prepared decals for all of the lettering and markings on the truck.
3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

Recreating a Vietnam Dodge M37 "Gun Truck"

By Scott Davis
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7. Books and Videos-Military Vehicles

New book has become the definitive study of the WWII M3 Grant / Lee Medium tank.

By John Adams-Graf
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3. Half to Three Quarter Ton Vehicles (Mules, WCs, M37s, etc.)

Buying your own 3/4-ton WWII Dodge Weapons Carrier

By Military Vehicles Magazine