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During World War II, German vehicles like the Volkswagen Kübelwagen, and the Sd.Kfz. 251 halftrack were essential to their military operations. The Kübelwagen jeep served as a versatile transport, and the Sd.Kfz. 251 supported infantry in combat.

Opel Blitz Funkwagen – German Radio Truck - photo 2022

Opel Blitz Funkkraftwagen Sd.Kfz.305/17 – German Radio Truck

Sd.Kfz. 305 was the German designation for the Opel Blitz, this version, the Opel Blitz Funkkraftwagen was designated …

Posted February 27, 2023 (updated March 5, 2025) by Patrick

Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 231 - photo 2011

Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 231, 8-rad – Heavy Reconnaissance Vehicle

The eight wheeled vehicle had four wheel drive and could reach a speed of 90 km/h. [...]Read More...

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

Sd.kfz. 7/1 Krauss-Maffei 8 tons German Halftrack with 2 cm Quadruple Anti-Aircraft Gun

Sd.Kfz. 7/1 – Krauss-Maffei 8t German Halftrack with 2 cm Quadruple Anti-Aircraft Gun

The anti-aircraft gun was a 2 cm Flakvierling 38 L/65, this Quadruple gun has a combined rate of …

Posted February 26, 2023 (updated February 27, 2025) by Patrick

Schwimmwagen Trippel SG 6 – German Amphibious Jeep

This amphibious Jeep was named after its creator, Hans Trippel. During 1935 Hans Trippel stated his work on …

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

Volkswagen Swimmwagen – German Amphibious Jeep - phot 2014

Volkswagen Typ 166 Schwimmwagen – German Amphibious Jeep

The Swimwagen, swimming car, was a amphibious jeep. It was based on the Kübelwagen, Germanies most recognizable jeep. …

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

Strabokran, 16 ton – German Mobile Gantry Crane

During the war Germany developed bigger tanks and more heavy equipment. The Panther and Tiger and King Tiger …

Posted October 22, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

The Meillerwagen – German Trailer for the V2 Rocket and V4 Rheinbote Rocket

The Meillerwagen trailer was developed by Peenemünde Army Research Center to transport the V2 rocket. It was assembled by …

Posted October 10, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 234/3 – Armored Car with a 7,5 cm K51 L/24 Stummelkanone

Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 234/3 7,5-cm-K 51 L/24-Stummelkanone is an eight wheeled Armored Car with a 7,5 Short barreled …

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 234/4 – Armored Car with a 7,5 cm PaK 40 L/46

Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 234/4 is an eight wheeled Armored Car with a 7.5 cm PaK 40 L/46 Panzerabwehrkanone …

Posted February 2, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Mittlerer Ladungsträger Springer – Sd.Kfz. 304 Remote Controlled Demolition Vehicle

Mittlerer Ladungsträger Springer - Sd.Kfz. 304 Remote Controlled Demolition Vehicle- The Tank Museum Bovington England. Named NSU Springer …

Posted February 1, 2022 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Sd.Kfz. 2 – Kleines Kettenkraftrad

The Kleines Kettenkraftrad designated Sd.Kfz. 2 was named short Kettenkrad. Besides use as a tractor the Kettenkraftrad saw …

Posted November 16, 2016 (updated February 17, 2025) by Patrick

sWS Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper / Gerät 71

sWS Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper a.k.a. Gerät 71

On 7 may 1942 Hitler ordered that a simplified version of the halftrack should be developed, to replace …

Posted January 12, 2012 (updated February 13, 2025) by Patrick