![]() The Long Range Desert Group was a unit of the British Army
formed in the Desert in World War Two. They participated in
reconnaissance, pathfinding, and raids on Axis units for several years until
the Axis surrender in Tunisia. The units were formed of troops primarily
from New Zealand, South Africa and the UK. They operated stripped down
trucks to save weight, to conserve fuel, and to allow them to put multiple
weapons on their vehicles. No two vehicles were exactly alike as they
carried large amounts of gear and often used captured German and Italian
weapons. The Chevrolet truck was one of the first vehicles they used in
combat and was very popular with the troops. These trucks were used in
units of up to ten such trucks. Look for other ArsenalM LRDG trucks!
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