First World War softskins

[sapper740]

Originally posted by servicepub
These armoured waggons (note original spelling) were manufactured by Auto Car of the US. BGen Brutinel, an ex-pat Frenchman in Canada, raised, in Ottawa, the 1st Motor Machine Gun Brigade. He obtained a number of these as well as an ambulance, stores cars, etc.. Archives has a good selection of photos but none seems to be on-line.

Thanks Clive for I.D.'ing this vehicle. I wonder how mobile it was in the mud of the Western Front! Quick question...is that an officer trying to check the air pressure?!?


CHIMO!