An illustrated guide to the markings used on WWII Era U.S. Army tanks, lorries and Jeeps—an invaluable reference for historians, modelers and collectors.
The markings of a 1944 U.S. Army Jeep are an iconic image of American military and the Second World War. But few people know what the distinctive white letters, numbers and symbols actually mean. This uniquely detailed guide explains how these and other markings were integral to organizing the U.S. Army on the move.
U.S. Army Vehicle Markings 1944 covers all the markings used on American military vehicles to denote their unit and classification. It also covers tactical markings and the debarkation codes used in the Normandy landings. Hundreds of contemporary photographs are paired with precise color diagrams to show exactly how markings appeared on vehicles, including the exact measurements. The volume explains all the variations in the use of these markings and includes a chapter on the varieties of camouflage used on vehicles.
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U.S. Army Vehicle Markings, 1944
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In this chapter we look at the United States during World War II and summarize data on the production of military matériel and its diversity.
The Neutrality Act was passed on November 4, 1939, repealing laws that forbade the export of war equipment. Freedom to reinstitute exports was granted to private enterprises, provided that the clients pay cash, with the producer being responsible for the delivery of the goods: the Cash and Carry clause. At that time in the war, this measure exclusively benefited France and Great Britain, the powers of the Axis having practically no way of resorting to it.
On March 11, 1941, while the U.S. was still neutral, President Roosevelt obtained from Congress approval for the Lend-Lease Act, which allowed to give, lend or rent any material, service or information destined to a nation whose actions were considered by the president as vital for the defense of the United States.
Compensation could be made as payments, return of the goods or any other direct or indirect advantage that the president deemed satisfactory.
The strength of the American economy is demonstrated in this photograph, taken at an armored vehicle park in Great Britain before the D-Day landings. Note the added armor soldered over the original white star marking.
LEND-LEASE DELIVERIES
USSR
| Medium Tank M4A2 | 4,102 |
| Halftrack | 1,156 |
| Light Tank M3/M5 | 1,386 |
| Jeep | 49,250 |
| 2½-ton Truck, Studebaker 6×6/6×4 | 190,000 |
Great Britain
| Medium Tank M4A1, A2, A4 | 15,246 |
| Halftrack | 5,690 |
| Light Tank M5/M5A1 | 1,650 |
| M10 Tank Destroyer | 1,648 |
| Jeep | 104,430 |
France
| Medium Tank M4 | 750 |
| Halftrack | 1,431 |
| Light Tank M3/M5 | 226 |
| M10 Tank Destroyer | 255 |
| 75mm Howitzer Motor Carriage | 174 |
| M8 Light Armored Car | 400 |
| M20 Utility Armored Car | 160 |
| Jeep | 9,500 |
Taken from a commemorative leaflet from the Chrysler Society, these images show the assembly lines of its Dodge subsidiary.
Even before the U.S. officially entered the conflict, such measures allowed its industry to prepare for war.
May 3, 1945, Grabow, Germany. A Sherman M4A2 (76) from the Red Army. In order to standardize the Soviets asked for diesel-engine tanks, as in their models of national construction. (National Archives)
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Arsenal of Democracy
- 2. The Communications Zone
- 3. Organization of the United States Army
- 4. Common Markings
- 5. Unit Markings
- 6. Camouflage
- Appendices
- Sources & Bibliography
- Copyright
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