US. Autocar (4x2) 2-ton, Machine Gun Car.
Plattsburg, New York, Training Camp, ca. 1916-17.
US. Autocar (4x2) 2-ton, Machine Gun Car. Plattsburg, New York Training Camp. Circa 1916-17.
Despite its great reliability, it was never taken into service by the US. Army, but yes by some states for their respective National Guards.
About half a thousand were purchased by Britain during the war. Most of them were sent to Africa and some others to France. They were also acquired by Canada, being some armored.
Attached a curious link about the Plattsburg training camp in New York.
The Plattsburg Manual. A Handbook for Military Training, 1917:
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EE.UU. Autocar (4x2) 2 toneladas, Auto ametralladora. Campo de entrenamiento de Plattsburg,
Nueva York. Circa 1916-17.
A pesar de su gran fiabilidad, nunca fue adoptado para el servicio por el US. Army, pero sí por algunos estados para su Guardia Nacional respectiva.
Cerca de medio millar fueron adquiridos por Gran Bretaña durante la guerra. La mayor parte de ellos fueron enviados a África y algunos otros a Francia. También los adquirió Canadá, siendo algunos blindados.
Adjunto un link curioso sobre el campo de entrenamiento de Plattsburg en New York.
The Plattsburg Manual. A Handbook for Military Training, 1917:
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