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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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

New navigation system. A system would be placed on an aircraft. The aircraft would pick up signals of a fellow system to 1500 miles away. The system worked by measuring time delays between the two stations.

Fighter planes used for escort and bombings. Extremely fast and downed over 4500 enemy aircraft.

Lightweight aircraft used for cargo and troop transport. The plane is known for being used to deploy paratrooper. Was used by some US special operations units until 2008

Computer designed to a flight plan, estimate fuel burn, wind direction, and time of arrival. This computer is still used by some privately owned planes today.