Surviving Borgward

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Borgward was a German manufacturer that produced military vehicles during World War II, including the Borgward B IV, a remote-controlled demolition vehicle used for clearing minefields and attacking enemy fortifications. The company also produced transport trucks, playing a key role in supporting the logistical needs of the Wehrmacht.

Carl Borgward, German Vehicle Manufacturer – Bremen, Germany

Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Borgward was born on November 10, 1890, in Hamburg. In 1913, he studied engineering at …

Posted August 10, 2026 by Patrick

Sd.Kfz. 11 – A 3 ton Borgward Raketenwagen for Sea Rescue – Light German Halftrack

Besides standard variants of the Borgward Sd.Kfz. 11 Halftrack, a specialised version was made for sea rescue which …

Posted August 23, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Sd.Kfz. 11 a 3 ton Auto-Union Einheitsfahrerhaus Prime Mover – light German Halftrack

This is a Sd.Kfz. 11 Auto-Union "Einheitsfahrerhaus" light German Halftrack, with a towing capacity it 3 ton made …

Posted August 17, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick

Sd.Kfz. 11 a 3 ton Borgward Prime Mover – Light German Halftrack

The Sonderkraftfahrzeug 11, Eng. "Special motorized vehicle" was a light German halftrack developed between 1934 and 1938 by …

Posted July 3, 2023 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick