#WWII #MilitaryVehicles #Tank #HalfTrack #Truck #Diecast #Army
This video features my collection of HO or 1:87 scale military vehicles from World War II (WWII). Many of these are kits by companies like Alsacast or Trident, while others are made by diecast companies like Johnny Lightning or Matchbox. You'll see everything from Sherman Tanks and Half Tracks, to GMC 6x6 Two and a Half Ton Trucks and Scout Vehicles like the M8 Greyhound. Most of these vehicles were purchased from SmallScaleHobbies.com
The late 1930's and early 1940's were an interesting time in automotive history. Technology was moving so quickly which allowed for specialized vehicles to be produced at an alarming rate. When war broke out, auto manufactures like General Motors and Ford, soon found themselves building war machines instead of trucks and cars for the civilian market. For example, GMC would built the 6x6 cargo truck known as the deuce and half, while both Ford and Willys would be responsible for building the "Jeep". This video showcases just a small sample size of these vehicles of war that helped the US and particularly, the US ARMY bring home victory during the Second Great War.