Where were 1/2 ton Dodges employed in combat?

Jack Perry · Post by **Jack Perry** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:56 am

I am almost reeady for my WC 7 to take it's maiden trip after restoration.

I am now thinking about the map board, which is in great shape.

What I want to do is get (hopefully) are 1:25,000 maps of areas of operation wherver it was clear that 1/2 ton dodges were employed.

From various comments on this forum it appears to me that the 1/2 ton dodges were employed in North Africa, and various locations in the Far East.

In order to limit my research I am going to focus on North Africa.

I would appreciate any and all comments about (first) whether I am correct in concluding that 1/2 ton dodges were in fact employed in North Africa. If so then (second) which areas/campaigns in North Africa were most likely to have these vehicles employed.

I figure I will sift through the comments in rsponse to these question sand then focus on finding maps that cover the most appropriate area for consideration.

I think it will be cool to have a map of a specific area, covered with acetate and with grease pencil markings of tactical positions. A great teaching vehicle if I can pull it off correctly.

So, please give me your thoughts so I can move on to the next stage.

Thanks in advance.

Jack

Ugg · Post by **Ugg** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:33 am

Jack:

It all depends on who was using them. US forces mainly used the 1/2 tons in the Pacific. Various allies got them thru Lend/Lease and used them in North Africa as well as other places, but I don't believe the US forces used them there.

Later

Post by **Gordon_M** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:35 am

Pearl Harbour first, then In north Africa and the push up through Italy.

Some in the UK and in Europe through D-Day to Berlin - these would notably have the CAUTION-LEFT HAND DRIVE sign on the back and white-painted blackout areas.

All over the far east.

G

Tony B · Post by **Tony B** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:56 am

The British did have them but the photos I have, which are the "Official" photos show no markings or pionner tools. There is are 2 nice shots with full canvas though. I have problems putting them on site but could e mail them.

pmcree · Post by **pmcree** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:16 pm

If you watch the original 1943 documentry Memphis Belle (not the hollywood version) you can see a 1/2 ton Dodge in the background - I think Carryall but maybe Command I don't remember. The airbase could be looked up and AAF bombing maps could be found for a neat effect.

Tony B · Post by **Tony B** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:04 am

If the airfeild was in Uk then duxford is your best bet. the USAAF Museum Europe is sited there, very impresive place by the way.

Tom @ Snake River · Post by **Tom @ Snake River** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:57 am

I have done my darnest to do the homework on my WC-25 CC. It was marked 220 Field Artillery, 44th Infantry, VII Corp. The vehicle was under the command of a Brig Gen Biederlinden. I have spoken with his grandson who is the "keeper of his flame" The only time this unit was attached to the VIIth Corp was in the European Theater of Operations. Biederlinden engineered the surrender of Heidleberg Germany. Tom @ Snake River

Where were 1/2 ton Dodges employed in combat?

Where were 1/2 ton Dodges employed in combat?

Briefly....

Memphis Belle

European service ???