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2. That logistical mess in WWI lead to the Liberty Truck, of course.

Sun Oct 19, 2025, 07:37 PM

Oct 19

Too late to make an impact in the First World War, but it lead to a big change in military procurement and the eventual trucks of WWII.

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Army trucks WWll... 'Good enough for gov't work' was actually better... [View all] Norrrm Oct 19 OP

That logistical mess in WWI lead to the Liberty Truck, of course. bluedigger Oct 19 #2

State of the art for the time. Norrrm Oct 19 #3

The Sto-Wing design VGNonly Oct 21 #5