US Army

M4 Sherman Tank

Developed to replace the M3 Lee tank. The most common tank of the war with around 55,000 produced. Produced between 1943-1945. It was not the best tank of the war, but the sheer numbers of tanks that could be deployed at one time easily overwhelmed…

Small arms used by the US military during WWII

Standard issue small arms during WWII. Pictured are the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Browning Automatic Rifle, M3 Grease Gun, Johnson Model 1941, and the 1911 Pistol. Not pictured: Colt M1917 Revolver, and Thompson submachine gun. All of these guns are…

Snooper Scope

This scope was designed in 1943 and saw use at the end of the war. The scope was meant to be placed on an M1 carbine and batteries would be placed under the stock. The scope was effective to 150 yards. These scopes were highly classified and most of…

Cricket Clicker

Used on D-Day by US paratroopers. Used to make noise at night to see if someone was a friend or foe. The first click was to see if anyone could hear you. If someone responded with two clicks, they were a fellow paratrooper. Only used for the first…

M12 Gun Motor Carriage

155mm gun mounted on an m3 tank chassis. Designed to combat tanks, and be used as mobile artillery. It was much faster than traditional artillery and could be deployed very fast.

Harley-Davidson WLA Motorcycle "Liberator"

Motorcycle made by the legendary Harley-Davidson company. Designed to be very fast for the time with a top speed of 65 mph. Also included blackout lights, large fenders, and a compartment for the Thompson submachine gun. Used for escorts, courier…

M7 Grenade Launcher

First standard grenade launcher for US forces. The grenade was placed on the end of an M1 Garand with the bayonet lug and fired with a blank cartridge. Outclassed the hand grenade because it could be shot up to 250 yards.

M1943 Army Uniform

Fixed the problems of the 1941 uniforms. The uniforms were reinforced around the elbows and groin to prevent ripping. The uniform was also the first to be "wind-proof." The trousers were thicker and the boots had larger straps to prevent slipping.

Willys MB

4x4 highly customized vehicle. Used for combat reconnaissance, hauling trailers, and transport. After the war, it became known as "the jeep" and was the first 4x4 civilian vehicle.

M8 Greyhound

The M8 Greyhound can be described as a middle ground between a car, and a tank. It was lightly armored so it could move quickly. It was armed with an M6 carriage gun, Browning M1919, and a Browning M2. They were well known for being very good in…

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