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The mule may have been a mainstay of army life for centuries, but new technology has saw the creation of the mechanical mule, which can perform the same duties and more. The film shows the new vehicle performing a multitude of tasks in all sorts of terrain.

The Jeep was one of the great success stories of World War 2 and the story of its achievements is told here in an autobiographical style by the vehicle itself. Includes plenty of action and drama from around the world.

The Jeep was one of the great success stories of World War 2 and the story of its achievements is told here in an autobiographical style by the vehicle itself. Includes plenty of action and drama from around the world.

The US army tests the new Super Jeep which can carry more passengers and is more mobile than the basic Jeep -especially along the sea shore.

Rare film of the Goer in action -one of the most remarkable military vehicles ever made. The vehicle is not only extremely large, but is also highly maneuverable over difficult terrain.

A film showing the successor to the Jeep, called the Mut. The film shows the vehicle successfully tackling all sorts of terrain.

Film showing huge tracked military vehicles crossing the empty frozen lands in Greenland, going, literally, where no regular vehicles have ever been able to go before.

US factories are converted to the war effort with scout cars and many related products coming off the production lines.

Old US car plants are converted to the war effort with all sorts of factories being converted to help produce the weapons which were needed to help ensure peace in the future.

The US army demonstrates its latest amphibious truck, named the Drake. The monstrous machine, with plenty of passengers onboard, is put through a series of rigorous tests on both land and at sea.

Film from the US war department urging American motorists to drive less so there will be enough rubber tires for the US army's huge fleet of vehicles.

The War and Peace show in Kent, England has long been regarded as the biggest and best historic military vehicle show in the world. While there are more military Land Rovers here than anything else, up to 3000 vehicles from around the world attend the show and many of the finest and strangest ever built are featured in this fascinating film.

The War and Peace show in Kent, England has long been regarded as the biggest and best historic military vehicle show in the world. While there are more military Land Rovers here than anything else, up to 3000 vehicles from around the world attend the show and many of the finest and strangest ever built are
featured in this fascinating film.

An all action promotional film which extolls the virtues of the new Ford-made reconnaissance cars as they are delivered to the US Army. It starts with Edsel Ford conducting the hand-over ceremony and then follows a number of cars as they are driven over a gruelling off-road course, as well as through water. An enthusiastic narrator describes the cars in detail.

A extraordinary vehicle with what looks like giant rubber bags for wheels is demonstrated to senior US Army personnel. The vehicle is driven up the side of a building, as well as various irregular objects on the ground

An informative documentary which shows the wide range of tests undertaken by the US army before new vehicles are allowed to enter service. A broad range of vehicles are featured undertaking various tests in environments which range from steep slopes to underwater.

Film of one of the strangest vehicles ever built. An amphibious Dutch machine which can effectively travel in any direction, backwards, forwards or sideways, and at the time, was seen a potential replacement for the tank.

Film of an armoured Rolls Royce car fitted with all its fixtures and fittings in exactly the same way as when they went into battle in the Middle East during World War 1.

A giant tank and a Jeep are driven trough deep water at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland to test their capabilities and performance in the water.

Film showing a heavy military vehicle with huge tyres driving up and over a vertical wall. A heavy tank is also driven up a 60% slope.

US Army personal drive a huge (approximately 85 ton) atomic cannon across the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The vehicle is so large it has an operational cab at both the ront and the rear.

A tour of many interesting military vehicles at the US Army's Aberdeen Proving Grounds museum. Included are a number of vehicles captured from opposing overseas armies.

General Patten is greeted by huge crowds as his motorcade tours through Los Angeles on his return from war.