M2 half-track car
Its design drew upon half-tracks imported from France in the 1930s, employing standard components supplied by U.S. truck manufacturers to speed production and reduce costs.The concept was designed, and the pilot models manufactured by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company (before the prototype was officially labeled M2.International Harvester Company built the M9 half-track, a variant of their M5 half track, to fulfill the same purpose.The Cavalry branch of the US Army found that their wheeled armored scout cars had trouble in wet terrain due to their high ground pressure.Many remaining vehicles initially destined for Lend-Lease were transferred to other U.S. allies, primarily in South America.
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