 DUKW This unusual amphibious 6x6 truck, is at home on land or water. It is best known by it's G.I. nickname "DUCK" which came from the official designation of DUKW, meaning:
D = 1942 model year,
U = Amphibian
K = All wheel drive
W = Dual rear axles
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Army Adds New Amphibian
Truck
An amphibian truck, incorporating characteristics of the standard 21/2
ton army cargo truck, yet capable of performing as reliably on water as on
land, is the latest addition to the army's supply of vehicles.
The new vehicle, known officially as the "Truck, Amphibian, 21/2
ton, 6x6 DUKW.353" already has been nicknamed the "Duck" by the soldiers
assigned as its driver-pilots who were quick to grasp the opportunity for a
nickname presented by the "DUKW" model designation. The vehicle is in
quantity production at the factories of General Motors Truck and Coach.
(Article appeared in Devil's Digest, July 17, 1943) |
 HALF-TRACK This model M16 (AA) version of the armored vehicle was for air defense and carried four .50 caliber machine guns on the rear pedestal. The gunner swiveled the pedestal with foot pedals while gun elevation was controlled by hand. |
 WW-II AMBULANCE The Dodge WC-54 was the standard field ambulance during WWII. These vehicles were manufactured by Fargo Motors of the Dodge Brothers Corp. |
 SHERMAN TANK
Built by the thousands, they were a welcome sight to the G.I.'s when they were in pinch but were outgunned by the German Tiger Tank. |
 TROOP TRANSPORT This 1943 model M216 1/2 ton cargo truck was a general purpose vehicle used to carry troops or cargo. |
 TRAINING TOWER
Trainees were first introduced to free falls by dropping off wooden structures like this. |
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