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Offline LCCajun

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Deuce and a half
« on: April 19, 2009, 07:01:45 PM »
Ok I am bored and for some reason I got to thinking about the deuce and a half. I wouldn't mind having that in game it was used in WWII. I am not sure if it is faster then the m3 if so you can see what the advantage would be anyways just my wish. Let the flaming begin.
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2009, 07:07:33 PM »
The 2.5 ton truck was introduced in 1949, Chronomaster.
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2009, 07:08:36 PM »
it was used in wwII for supplies sir
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2009, 07:17:02 PM »
Your talking about the M35, right?

If so, i thought it entered service after WWII, not quote me on it though.
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2009, 07:20:08 PM »
Sorry I meant the CCKW "jimmy" which was called the deuce and a half not the M35. It was manufactured by GMC in 1941. It is famous for use during the red ball express, but wasn't the only time used it was used throughout WWII.
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2009, 07:27:13 PM »
Since the M3 we have right now is a half-track, a full wheeled truck might be a good idea.

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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2009, 07:31:47 PM »
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2009, 07:45:00 PM »
It'll knock a Tiger right off the road!!1!!!1!

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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2009, 07:46:16 PM »
it was used in wwII for supplies sir

No it wasn't.    The "Deuce and a Half" is an M35, which was introduced in 1949.    The "WC" classes were used in WWII.   The majority of the "WC's" were Dodge Power Wagons.   

"The Deuce and a half of WWII for the US" was the WC-61 and 62.   They were 1 1/4 Ton vehicles.   

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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2009, 07:47:56 PM »
Well excuse me srry that they also called it a deuce and a half in WWII try not to get to worked up.
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2009, 07:51:11 PM »
why the hell not!
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2009, 07:52:24 PM »
Well excuse me srry that they also called it a deuce and a half in WWII try not to get to worked up.

I'm far from worked up, merely providing you ANOTHER way to implement a vehicle that DID see WWII service.

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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2009, 07:55:14 PM »
wow don't remember asking for another way guess u didn't see where i already corrected myself  :aok
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2009, 08:07:36 PM »
another topic
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Re: Deuce and a half
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2009, 10:17:03 PM »


Recall we had this in AW with the mounted .50 cal.


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