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American WWII Vehicles in Detail

The US Army crossed Europe and the Pacific in half-tracks, armored cars, light tanks and amphibians. These US WW2 vehicle reference photos show surviving examples from every side, most of them shot by one contributor with the same camera. Start with the White M3A1 half-track (50 photos), the M8 Greyhound (42 photos) or the M7B1 Priest (47 photos).

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One photographer, one standard

Seven of the packs on this page were photographed in the United States by the same contributor on a Fujifilm X-T3, all at 6240 × 4160 pixels. The framing, the light and the level of detail are consistent from vehicle to vehicle. That helps when you build a matching set for a diorama, a wargame force or a game level. Most of these packs cost $2.99 to $4.99.

The half-track, close up

The White M3A1 Half-Track pack shows the details half-track kits often get wrong:

  • The armored radiator shutters at the front, which the crew adjusted by hand
  • The ring mount for the machine gun over the front passenger seat
  • The rear door and the seating layout for up to 13 soldiers
  • The front leaf springs and the rear vertical volute spring suspension with rubber tracks
  • Weathered olive drab paint on the body panels

Europe: armor and artillery

  • Ford M8 Greyhound: 42 photos of the 6-wheeled reconnaissance car with its 37 mm gun.
  • 1944 M24 Chaffee: 50 photos of the light tank that replaced the M3 and M5 Stuart series, with its cast turret and 75 mm gun.
  • M7B1 Priest: 47 photos of the 105 mm self-propelled howitzer. The M7B1 was built on the M4A3 Sherman chassis, so this pack is also useful reference for Sherman lower hulls and running gear.
  • 1940 M2 155 mm Long Tom: 37 photos of the heavy towed gun, $2.99.

The Pacific: amphibians

The Borg-Warner LVT-3 Bushmaster made its combat debut at Okinawa in 1945. Its rear ramp let troops leave the vehicle with more protection than earlier designs. The pack has 30 photos for $2.99. For a landing diorama, add shoreline reference from our coast and beach collection. The WW2 environment page has more wartime places.

Behind the lines

  • Dodge WC-54 Ambulance: 34 photos of the US Army's main ambulance of the war, with its all-steel body for 4 stretchers or 7 seated patients.
  • 1944 Willys Jeep: 66 photos from a different contributor, shot in New Zealand. It includes the interior, the dashboard and the underside.

German, British and more soft-skin vehicles are on the military vehicle reference page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Sherman pack?

Not yet. The closest is the M7B1 Priest, which uses the M4A3 Sherman chassis and running gear. New packs are added to the catalog over time.

Are the paint colors original?

These are preserved vehicles, and most have been repainted. The M3A1 shows weathered olive drab, which is useful for wear patterns. For unit markings and exact colors, check period photos.

I play WWII tabletop games. Are these useful at 15 mm or 28 mm?

Yes. At small scales you need the overall shape, the main colors and a few key details, and these packs give you all three. See WW2 wargaming reference for uniforms, guns and bunkers to go with the vehicles.

Can I share a pack with my club?

An Individual license is for one person. If an organisation of up to 10 people will use the files, choose Small Studio. Larger groups need Large Studio.