The planning for D Day started in August 1943. General Bernard Montgomery was to be commander of all of the land forces involved in the invasion. The final plan was for amphibious landings by five divisions, with airborne support. During the Battle of Normandy, Montgomery would have 39 Allied divisions under his command. Before the… Read More »
The AEC Y Type was first produced in early 1915 and was still in production in the early 1920’s. It was based on an earlier truck that AEC were building at the time but was much lower geared to cope with the British Army’s requirements. The AEC Y Type was powered by a… Read More »
The Mercedes Benz G5 first appeared in 1938. It was powered by the Mercedes M149 4 cylinder 2,006cc water cooled petrol engine which developed 48 horsepower, giving the Mercedes a respectable top speed of around 50 mph. It was fitted with a five speed gearbox. The independent suspension both front and rear with coil springs… Read More »
Albion Motors stated building trucks in 1910, the company was established 1899 in Glasgow. Albion produced trucks for the British Army in the Great War and continued until it was purchased by Leyland Motors in 1951. The Albion CX22S artillery tractor was first produced in late 1943, it was designed and built by Albion… Read More »