The Marshall Museum has about 150 historic military vehicles on display. They provide an excellent overview of the American logistical system in the Second World War.

A selection of these vehicles is shown below.

The M6 was intended to tow 4.7-inch, 240mm or 8-inch field pieces, a crew of eleven and the ammunition for the guns it towed.
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Some trucks like this GMC-CCKW had "airborne" kits added, which enabled them to be split in half. The frame had large brackets on it, so it could be bolted back together after being transported in planes. Read more...

These trucks came in many versions: artillery repair, auto repair, electrical repair, instrument bench repair, radio and radar equipment repair, small arms repair, tire repair and map reproduction. Read more...

One of the most remarkable and easily remembered vehicles to come out of WWII was the 12-ton 6x6 M26. Its primary role was to retrieve the heaviest vehicles that were used in combat zones. Read more...

The search light was 60" in diameter, made of aluminum, and puts out 800,000,000 candlepower, which will penetrate an average distance of 60,000 feet. Read more...

The M7 was initially conceived as a rescue vehicle to aid downed aircrews, and to serve as a logistics vehicle for "frozen outposts". When equipped as an ambulance, it had a heater in the trailer. Read more...

BRC stands for Bantam Reconnaissance Car. The Jeep as generally remembered begins to take shape in the BRC-40. An extensively revised front end, heavier two-piece windshield, and rolled body edges were the most evident new feature. The BRC-40 was the last pure Bantam design in the Jeep development process. Read more...