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During World War II, French vehicles included the Citroën Type 23 truck and halftracks. These vehicles saw early action before France’s 1940 defeat and later with Free French forces.

Unic p107 – leichter Zugkraftwagen U304 (f) with Flak 38 Anti-Aircraft Gun – German Halftrack

The leichter Zugkraftwagen U304 (f) – light prime mover – was based on the French P107 halftrack. After …

Posted August 12, 2023 (updated February 26, 2025) by Patrick

Gepanzerte-MG-Träger Renault UE(f) - Renault UE Chenillette - photo 2022

Gepanzerte-MG-Träger Renault UE(f) – German Beutepanzer

Gepanzerte-MG-Träger Renault UE(f) was a converted Renault UE Chenillette, captured during or after the Battle for France, Fall …

Posted March 12, 2023 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Renault UE Chenillette with Renault UK Trailer - photo 2014

Renault UE 2 Chenillete with Renault UK Trailer – French armored vehicle

This is the second version the Renault UE Chenillete designated Renault UE 2 with the Renault UK Trailer …

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated February 27, 2025) by Patrick

Laffly V15T – French Light Artillery Tractor

The Laffly V15T was a four wheel drive artillery tractor used to tow the 25 mm SA anti- …

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated March 6, 2025) by Patrick

Panhard AMD 178 – French Reconnaissance vehicle

The Panhard 178, nicknamend Pan-Pan, was an advanced 4x4 recoinnaissance vehicle, with a crew of 4. With an …

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated March 6, 2025) by Patrick

Unic P107 Bu – French Artillery Tractor Half Track - photo 2014

Unic P107 Bu Halftrack – French Light Artillery Tractor

The P107 halftrack was developed by Citroën with use of the Kégresse patent The Kégresse patent used a …

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated February 26, 2025) by Patrick

Laffly S15R – A French All-Terrain Military Vehicle - photo 2014

Laffly S15R – French All-Terrain Military Vehicle

The Laffly S15R was a reconnaissance and personnel carrier. [...]Read More...

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated March 6, 2025) by Patrick

Somua MCG5 – French Half Track Artillery Tractor

The Somua MCG5 Half track was used to tow medium heavy artillery pieces. [...]Read More...

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

Lorraine Type 72 – French Personnel carrier

This vehicle was of interest to the French army in the mid-1930s as a type that could be …

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

Issoise Tractor – French Prototype Field Tractor - photo 2014

Issoise TU1 Tractor – French Prototype Field Tractor

The Issoise Tractor could tow and carry more than one ton of ammunition but never got any further …

Posted February 22, 2023 (updated March 6, 2025) by Patrick