U.S. Army Personnel in France with 1.5 Ton Chevrolet Truck, 1945

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Artifact Overview

Soldiers relaxed for a photograph beside their Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton military truck. At the outbreak of the Second World War, automobile companies retooled to build a variety of military vehicles and equipment. For some American soldiers, they gained new skills learning to operate or repair non-civilian vehicles.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1945

Subject Date

1945

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.102.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 in
Width: 3.5 in

Inscriptions

Ink stamp on back: A112