navoceano%oacis.dnet@turner-joy.NOARL.NAVY.MIL (12/17/90)
From: navoceano%oacis.dnet@turner-joy.NOARL.NAVY.MIL Hofschmidt's "U.S. Military Vehicles WWII" describes an "Armored trailer M8" as "designed to be towed behind tanks and other combat vehicles or trucks." It could hold 54 5-gal fuel cans and was equipped with a quick disconnect feature to permit release from within the tank, if it became necessary. Further, there were several full-tracked, high-speed tractors (M2, M4, M5 & M6) which were specifically designed to tow trailers and artillery. The British Churchill VII Crocodile flame-throwing tank was equipped with a fuel trailer which also provided high pressure nitrogen to power the flame thrower. Donald R. Newcomb Naval Oceanographic Office (601) 688-5998 navoceano%oacis.dnet.noarl.navy.mil