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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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Red Ball Express
pascalbausset
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Posted: Monday, June 14, 2004 - 08:55 PM UTC
Have someone informations (pics, articles, references...) on this subject ?

TIA
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MrRoo
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Posted: Monday, June 14, 2004 - 09:08 PM UTC
there are a few pics in roo's truck archieves under GMC in the gallery.

Click on my select link below my banner
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Posted: Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:53 PM UTC
Hi,

Some more info at this two topics here at AA

Info on the Red Ball Express and GMC 6X6

and

RED BALL EXPRES


HYH

pascalbausset
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Posted: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 01:02 AM UTC
Many thanks to all.
Cliff you are the King of Truck..... (:-) (:-) (:-) (:-)

pascal
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Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 04:05 PM UTC
How about the 1952 movie 'Red Ball Express' staring Jeff Chandler . Decent old flick .
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/6304021623.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

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Posted: Sunday, July 18, 2004 - 07:27 AM UTC
There is also a book on the subject that is more the story of African-American drivers than a reference book, but it might suppy some good background. I own a paperback copy but have yet to read it.

"The Road To Victory: The Untold Story of WWII's Red Ball Express"

It is by David Colley
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