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To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf
Some fun variants from www.wwiivehicles.com ... which may even show up on Snippy's computer :)

Full-Track Prime Mover M34: M32B1 removed a-frame and winch. Used as tractor for heavy artillery guns. In service 1944.

M4 Dozer: M4s fitted with dozer blades. Some had turret removed and were used by Engineer Corps.

M4 Mobile Assault Bridge: Double track bridge with a-frame. Small number built.

Mine Exploder T1E3 (M1) "Aunt Jemima": Two roller units each of 5 10' steel discs. 75 built. Used in Normandy and Italy. Most widely used mine exploder. Sometimes a 2nd tank was used to push it.

Mine Exploder T8: Steel plungers carried on a pivoted frame. Beat up and down on the ground as vehicle moved forward. Steering was adversely affect. "Johnnie Walker"

Rocket Launcher T34 Calliope: 60 4-6" rocket tubes mounted above the turret. 2 sets if 12 tubes on bottom. First used by 2nd Armored Division in France. Limited combat.

And, finally...

Mine Exploder T2 Flail: Small number used by US Army in NW Europe.

22 posted on 02/24/2004 6:43:23 AM PST by Colonel_Flagg ("Forever is as far as I'll go.")
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To: Colonel_Flagg
Thank you Colonel.
46 posted on 02/24/2004 7:55:53 AM PST by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
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