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List Of French Military Equipment Of World War II
Uniforms and Protective equipment * Adrian helmet * Combat uniform (go to France section) Weapons * List of World War II weapons of France Utility vehicles * P107 * Laffly S15 * Laffly V15 * SOMUA MCG * Citroën U23 * Renault AGx Maginot Line * Maginot LineDonnell, Clayton. The Battle for the Maginot Line, 1940 (Pen and Sword, 2017). Aircraft * List of aircraft of the French Air Force during World War II A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby unio ... Ships * List of Classes of French ships of World War II References {{Reflist Military equipment of World War II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Helmet 5
Adrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word ''adur'', meaning "sea" or "water". The Adria was until the 8th century BC the main channel of the Po River into the Adriatic Sea but ceased to exist before the 1st century BC. Hecataeus of Miletus (c.550 – c.476 BC) asserted that both the Etruscan harbor city of Adria and the Adriatic Sea had been named after it. Emperor Hadrian's family was named after the city or region of Adria/Hadria, now Atri, in Picenum, which most likely started as an Etruscan or Greek colony of the older harbor city of the same name. Several saints and six popes have borne this name, including the only English pope, Adrian IV, and the only Dutch pope, Adrian VI. As an English name, it has been in use since the Middle Ages, although it did not become common until modern times. Religion *Pope Adrian I (c. 700–795) *Pope Adrian II (792†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Helmet
The Adrian helmet (french: Casque Adrian) was an influential design of combat helmet originally produced for the French Army during World War I. Its original version, the M15, was the first standard helmet of the French Army and was designed when millions of French troops were engaged in trench warfare, and head wounds from the falling shrapnel generated by indirect fire became a frequent cause of battlefield casualties. Introduced in 1915, it was the first modern steel helmet and it served as the basic helmet of many armies well into the 1930s. Initially issued to infantry soldiers, in modified form they were also issued to cavalry and tank crews. A subsequent version, the M26, was used during World War II. History World War I At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, soldiers in the French Army wore the standard kepi cap, which provided no protection against injury. The early stages of trench warfare proved that even basic protection of the head would result in a signifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Combat Uniform
A combat uniform, also called field uniform, battledress or military fatigues, is a casual wear, casual type of uniform used by military, police, firefighter, fire and other public uniformed services for everyday fieldwork and combat duty purposes, as opposed to dress uniforms worn in functions and parades. It generally consists of a jacket, trousers and shirt or T-shirt, all cut more loose and comfortable than more formal uniforms. Design may depend on regiment or service branch, e.g. army, navy, air force, marines, etc. In the army branches, fabrics tend to come in camouflage, disruptive pattern or else green, brown or khaki monochrome, in order to approximate the background and make the soldier less visible in nature. In Western dress codes, field uniform is considered equivalent to civilian casual wear. As such, field uniform is considered less formal than service dress uniform, generally aimed at office or staff use, as well as mess dress uniform, and full dress uniform. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of World War II Weapons Of France
This is a list of weapons used by the military forces of the French Third Republic in WW2. Handguns * MAB Model A * MAB Model D pistol * Modèle 1935 pistol * Star Model 14 * MAS 1873 revolver * Modèle 1892 revolver * Ruby pistol * Beretta Model 1935 * Luger P08 * Walther P38 * Walther PPK * Smith & Wesson Model 10 * Nagant M1895 * FN M1910 * FN M1922 Rifles * Fusil Automatique Modele 1917 * Lebel and Berthier rifles * Fusil MAS36 * Fusil MAS36 CR39 * M1917 Enfield, supplied by the US through Lend-lease to Free French forces * M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle * Meunier rifle * De Lisle Carbine * M1 carbine * M1 Garand * Mauser k98k * Ross Rifle * STG 44 Submachine guns * MAS-38 * Erma EMP-35 * Thompson M1928 and M1928A1 * MP 28 * MP40 Captured from German troops * Delacre machine pistol * Sten Machine guns * Breda Model 30 Captured from Italian troops * Bren light machine gun - supplied by the British * Chauchat * FM-24/29 * MAC 1931 * MAC 1934 * Model 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laffly S15T May1940
Laffly was a French manufacturer of trucks and utility vehicles. Founded in 1849, the Laffly company began manufacturing utility vehicles in Billancourt in 1912. From the mid-1930s and until World War II, the company also manufactured a range of offroad military vehicles such as the Laffly S15 and Laffly V15. Probably best remembered today for its firetruck A fire engine (also known in some places as a fire truck or fire lorry) is a road vehicle (usually a truck) that functions as a firefighting apparatus. The primary purposes of a fire engine include transporting firefighters and water to an ...s, the Laffly company closed shop during the early 1950s. Sources * https://web.archive.org/web/20070407141804/http://www.bernistrucks.fr/actualite/actu_0305.php External links * https://web.archive.org/web/20080112140803/http://amispfbleau.club.fr/psftb.htm Laffly 1937 firetruck * https://web.archive.org/web/20061124114209/http://musee-pompiers.asso.fr/fiches/vehicules-h006. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
P107
The P107 was a World War II French half-track. History In the 1920s and 1930s Citroën developed a long line of half-tracks based on the Kégresse patent. In 1934, the company introduced its newest and more powerful P107 model as a successor to the Citroën-Kégresse P17. But before mass production could take place, Citroën went bankrupt and its new owner, Michelin, chose to focus on the civilian markets. Unic was therefore able to acquire a license for the Kégresse patent, and took over the production of the P107. From 1937, the vehicles built by Unic received various designations, such as P 107 B, P 107 BU or P 107 U1. Th first order was made in 1935. Two main variants of the P107 were accepted in French military service: a light prime mover for the 75 mm, short 105 mm Bourges and short 105 mm Schneider guns, and a platform cargo transport for engineer units. A third version was also delivered to transmission units. 1,274 examples were delivered before the war ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laffly S15
The Laffly S15 was a family of all-terrain military vehicles from French manufacturer Laffly that shared the same six-wheel drive chassis. They were used by French forces during World War II. Variants * The Laffly S15T was a light artillery tractor that was used to tow light field artillery pieces such as modernized variants of the 75 mm mle 1897 field gun and Canon de 105 court mle 1935 B howitzer. * A personnel carrier and reconnaissance vehicle based on the same chassis was designated as Laffly S15R. It had a different, lighter rear cab and a different transmission that allowed for higher road speed. * The Laffly S15TOE (''théâtre d'opérations extérieures'': "overseas theatre of operations") was a scout car designed and built for service in French African colonies. The S15 chassis was preserved, but an armoured cabin protected the engine and crew, with a small turret that was armed with one single Reibel machine gun. * The Laffly W15T was a low-profile version of the S1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laffly V15
The Laffly V15T was a French light 4WD artillery tractor used during World War II. It was used to tow the 25 mm SA anti-tank gun. A personnel carrier and reconnaissance vehicle based on the same chassis was designated as V15R. The Laffly company itself only manufactured the first batch of 100 V15s, the rest of the production being taken over by Corre La Licorne Corre La Licorne was a French car maker founded 1901 in Levallois-Perret, at the north-western edge of central Paris, by Jean-Marie Corre. Cars were produced until 1947. The names The first cars were named Corre, but racing successes by a driv .... References * Vauvillier, F. & Touraine, J.-M. ''L'automobile sous l'uniforme 1939-40'', Massin, 1992, Artillery tractors World War II vehicles of France {{mil-vehicle-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SOMUA MCG
Somua, an acronym for ''Société d'outillage mécanique et d'usinage d'artillerie'', was a French company that manufactured machinery and vehicles. A subsidiary of Schneider-Creusot, Somua was based in Saint-Ouen, a suburb of Paris. Overview In 1930 Somua introduced several models of trucks equipped with advanced diesel engines, half cabins and three axles and with payloads from 10 to 13 tonnes. Somua also produced a lighter range with five to eight tonnes payload, equipped with gasoline engines. In 1936 Somua produced a railcar for PLM, the XS 1 to 11. Arguably the most famous product in Somua's history was its 20-ton World War II tank, the Somua S35 and the Somua S40. Furthermore, France's first tank in 1916, the Schneider CA1, as well as later in 1918 some Renault FT tanks, were manufactured by Somua in their Saint-Ouen facility during World War I. Somua's production of trucks practically ceased between 1943 and 1946. However, in 1944 the company developed a truck under l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Citroën U23
The U23, or Type 23, was a light (2-ton) truck introduced by Citroën in 1935. Although the engine cowling and front body appeared similar to the Citroën Traction Avant's, the U23 had a conventional rear-wheel-drive layout. Production lasted through 1969, and approximately one million were produced. The truck was powered by a 1911 cc four-cylinder petrol engine, with a 1767 cc four-cylinder Diesel engine made available in 1936. One major customer was the French military, who ordered large quantities of Type 23s after the declaration of World War II. At the time of the German invasion, more than 12,000 had been delivered in less than ten months. About 6,000 were pressed into German service after the French defeat of June 1940.German Military Vehicles of World War II, Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage, p. 95 Bus and coach Coach may refer to: Guidance/instruction * Coach (sport), a director of athletes' training and activities * Coaching, the practice of guiding an individual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renault AGx
The Renault AGx was a range of light/medium/heavy trucks produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1937 and 1941. The range includes both conventional (AGC, AGT) and forward control (AGK, AGP, AGR, AGOD, AGLD) trucks. History and technical details AGS The AGS was a commercial and military version of the Renault Primaquatre with a payload of 0.4 tonnes. AGC The Renault AGC is a conventional cabin light truck with a 1.5 tonnes payload produced between 1938 and 1940. It replaced the Renault ADK. For military use, it was delivered with a wheelbase of , a length between (long version) and , and width of . The engine was a 2.4-litre inline-four unit with a maximum power output of at 2,800 rpm. The gearbox was a 4-speed manual unit. Besides a simple truck, the AGC was produced as a van and as a bus for 12 to 14 passengers. AGT The Renault AGT is a conventional cabin light truck with a 2.5 tonnes payload produced between 1937 and 1940. It replaced the long version of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Casemate Du Nord-Ouest D'Achen
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, a te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
