4 armored fighting vehicles designed by Porsche during WWII
Porsche is perhaps best known for its 911 and other sports cars. Although the company likes to reference its history, with a German commercial highlighting an old Porsche tractor, products…
Strange military vehicles you never knew existed
If you think tanks look strange in a convoy, you ain’t seen nothing yet. The military has created some seriously strange, yet useful, vehicles in its vast history. The United…
This landmine can hit enemy vehicles from above
No, that’s not a typo. The XM204 Top Attack Munition can strike enemy vehicles from above, an angle of attack that provides a huge advantage when trying to penetrate enemy…
The Army’s Chevy Colorado-based Infantry Squad Vehicle is getting a laser
In June 2020, the Army selected GM’s submission for the Infantry Squad Vehicle. Based heavily on the commercially-available Chevrolet Colorado truck, the ISV features 70% off-the-shelf components. Despite this, the…
The 5 vehicles most crucial to winning World War II
In his memoir about the war in Europe, Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower recounted the most important aspects to winning World War II. The book was titled “Crusade…
Watch are our favorite, cringeworthy vehicle fails
We’ve all been there. Sure, the vehicle looks easy enough to drive and then something happens, and OOPS! It’s in a ditch. If you know what we’re talking about, then…
Top 5 vehicles to drive on your cross-country PCS road trip
Road trips have been an American tradition since the birth of the Nation. From the time the pioneers set across the continent in pursuit of Manifest Destiny, to the anxious…
How the white Toyota HiLux became the favorite vehicle of terrorists
Troops working at base entrances or traffic control points inspect vehicles with great care. Troops search every inch of a vehicle to ensure that there aren’t any explosives or terrorists onboard. But there is one specific make, model, and color th…
4 German designs used by Japan in WWII
Although the Japanese feudal period ended at the turn of the 17th century, isolationist policies delayed the country’s advancement compared to western nations. The shogunate and samurai culture persisted until…
This is how the Army prepares tanks and other vehicles for display
Anyone who has been through a Motorpool Monday can attest to the fact that it takes a lot of time and effort to maintain military vehicles in good working order….