The experts at Haynes repair manuals have identified the most significant vehicles of The War to End All Wars.
We commonly remember crucial vehicles like the Army Jeep and the Higgins Boat landing craft from World War II, but the experts at Haynes repair manuals compiled a list reminding us of the six critical vehicles that emerged from World War I. These are their six choices:
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Renault FT Light Tank, one of 3,000 that saw service. (Image source: U.S. Army Center of Military History)
Ford Model T trucks like the prison truck saw widespread use in World War I (Image souce: Ford)
This Harley-Davidson WLA sidecar was the first American vehicle to enter Germany following the Armistice. (Image source: Harley-Davidson)
The Sopwith Camel biplane was a key Allied weapon for WWI. (Image source: BAE Systems)
The British Army modified Rolls-Royce cars into armored vehicles. (Image source: Rolls-Royce)
Liberty Trucks like this Packard 1.5-ton truck were critical for moving soldiers and materials during WWI. (Image source: Eisenhower Presidential Library)
Dan Carney is a Design News senior editor, covering automotive technology, engineering and design, especially emerging electric vehicle and autonomous technologies.