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US Army Canadian Military Pattern Trucks ride alongside Camels in India (1943)
C15 Indian Pattern in use with US Forces in India:
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US Army Canadian Military Pattern Trucks ride alongside Camels in India (1943)
Another extremely interesting WW2 era photo that shows the stark contrast between two modes of transport. The truck, a Canadian Military Pattern Chevy 3 Tonner, is traversing the rough roads on top of metal strips.
Indian involvement in WW2 , especially Indian troops on the European front is rarely discussed. However, the Allies involvement on Indian soil itself is even more obscure part of WW2 history. This picture, which captures American troops driving a Canadian built truck on Indian soil under the authority of the British Empire, captures the true global nature of the conflict.
Year: 1943
Source: AP Photo
Source Caption: "A Canadian built truck given to the U.S. Army on a reverse lend-lease rumbles along on metal strips in India on June 24, 1943, as it passes two local means of transportation — camels. (AP Photo) Jun 24, 1943 6:30 AM"
indianexceptionalism.com-us-army-canadian-military-pattern-trucks-ride-alongside-camels-in-india.jpg
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Source: https://indianexceptionalism.com/arc...in-india-1943/
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Last edited by Hanno Spoelstra; 22-12-24 at 15:11.
Reason: Edited to add the original caption and source
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