The war time intel reports on enemy equipment focus on enginering. A short report shows the 5 known photo's that are shown in more later publications.
a. Four German trucks of the half-track type have been encountered utilizing a suspension system similar to that used on the Pz.Kpfw II Model F tank. A front drive sprocket, rear idler, five normal bogie wheels and three return rollers constitute the rear suspension system.
b. Photographs: Five photographs of this suspension are attached as Appendix "C".
For the CHIEF ORDNANCE OFFICER:
H.N. Toftoy Col., Ord Dept
App C 5 photographs
Pictures 1 and 2 first seen in "39/45 magazine of April 1988 nr 4, Hors serie on Normandie". On the road from Flers to Vimoutiers the remains of several vehicles (2 MB Mules, a Ford Mule and some normal trucks). These DB L4500R Mules are burned out so far as only the chassis and wheels remain. Probably wooden "Einheitsführerhaus" caught by an aircraft.
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