What is it?

Pat Holscher · #1 01-10-08, 04:47

Can anyone identify the truck in this photo?

http://www.militaryhorse.org/forum/v...php?f=3&t=9202

Jordan Baker · #2 01-10-08, 05:21

I would say that it is Italian. I think they are Fiats but im not sure as to what kind

Ryan · #3 01-10-08, 06:00

I had a quick referal to Vanderveen's "fighting vehicles" and it looks to be a Fiat/Spa TM40 Artillery Tractor.
Hope this helps.
Ryan

serge · #4 01-10-08, 07:34

Hello

The truck is FIAT TM 40 used to tow gun. It was made in ITALY and used on all fronts during world war two
Some have been restored and if you want I will post a pic of one in a meeting
Rgard Serge

serge · #5 01-10-08, 07:56

Hello

I just found the pics of a restored FIAT TM 40 . This truck was at a great meeting in NORD of FRANCE but belong to an ITALIAN GUY

The gun towed was made in TCHECOSLOVAQUIA during WWII and used by Italian ARMY

Pat Holscher · #6 01-10-08, 15:21

Thanks!

Why the right hand drive on this Italian vehicle?

serge · #7 01-10-08, 15:48

Hello

Before , during and after WWII all italian trucks were right hand drive. The explanation was because a great number of roads were very narrow; the second explanation hearded was : because it was more easy to drive the truck on the roads in the mountains.