Battling Beast Of Burden: Why The M26 Dragon Wagon Was The Greatest Heavy Duty Truck Of WWII

This is the in-depth history of what I believe to be the greatest heavy duty truck of the second world war. The M26 tank retriever was a machine designed with armor, with an engine of 1,090ci, with brute strength, and above all, with loads of practical engineering built in. The truck out-performed every other rig in this role worldwide and was just beyond cool. With nearly 1,400 produced between 1942 and 1945, many still exist today in the hands of collectors and more. Learn the fascinating story of the small forgotten company that designed it, the massive company that built it, and the fascinating engine company that powered it. Mechanical history rules!

War Wagon: The WWI Liberty Truck Story
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War Wagon: The WWI Liberty Truck Story

War Hemi: The Story Of The GAA V8 - 1,100ci of aluminum WWII Ford grunt
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War Hemi: The Story Of The GAA V8 - 1,100ci of aluminum WWII Ford grunt

They Laughed At His 'Crazy' Truck — Then Every Country Begged For It
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They Laughed At His 'Crazy' Truck — Then Every Country Begged For It

What’s the Point of Armoured Cars?
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What’s the Point of Armoured Cars?

Birth of American Muscle: The Story Of The Liberty V-12 of WWI
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Birth of American Muscle: The Story Of The Liberty V-12 of WWI

Inside The Chieftain's Hatch: Dragon Wagon | Part 1
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Inside The Chieftain's Hatch: Dragon Wagon | Part 1

Buda: 1 In 3 Trucks Ran This Engine (Until It Vanished)
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Buda: 1 In 3 Trucks Ran This Engine (Until It Vanished)

How a 70-Year-Old Oregon Sawmill Cuts 4,000 Logs a Shift | Journey Inside Heavy Duty American Mills
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How a 70-Year-Old Oregon Sawmill Cuts 4,000 Logs a Shift | Journey Inside Heavy Duty American Mills

The Engine That Should NOT Exist
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The Engine That Should NOT Exist

The Studebaker XH-9350: The Largest Piston Airplane Engine That Never Flew
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The Studebaker XH-9350: The Largest Piston Airplane Engine That Never Flew

Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: Humber Mk IV, Pt1.
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Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: Humber Mk IV, Pt1.

A Review of American Half-track Armored Fighting Vehicles in WWII and Korea
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A Review of American Half-track Armored Fighting Vehicles in WWII and Korea

3 things the M4 Sherman did BETTER than other tanks
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3 things the M4 Sherman did BETTER than other tanks

How GM Sold You the Same Car Five Times
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How GM Sold You the Same Car Five Times

Rocket Box: The Clandestine History of The Chapparal 2J
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Rocket Box: The Clandestine History of The Chapparal 2J

Rare M31 & M32 Tank Recovery Vehicles of WW2
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Rare M31 & M32 Tank Recovery Vehicles of WW2

No Wings. No Fuselage: The Focke Ray – Germany's Flying Disc
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No Wings. No Fuselage: The Focke Ray – Germany's Flying Disc

Is Iran Becoming Another 'Forever War'? (w/ John Mearsheimer) | The Chris Hedges Report
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Is Iran Becoming Another 'Forever War'? (w/ John Mearsheimer) | The Chris Hedges Report

The 'Gunless' British Challenger Filmed Towing Away Russia's Own Recovery Tank
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The 'Gunless' British Challenger Filmed Towing Away Russia's Own Recovery Tank

Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: M25 Dragon Wagon, Pt 1.
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Inside the Chieftain's Hatch: M25 Dragon Wagon, Pt 1.

Slicks: The Sticky History of the World's Fastest Racing Tires
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Slicks: The Sticky History of the World's Fastest Racing Tires

Field Repair of the German Tanks: Heroic Work of the Panzer Werkstatt Kompanie ('39 - '45)
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Field Repair of the German Tanks: Heroic Work of the Panzer Werkstatt Kompanie ('39 - '45)

Inside The Chieftain's Hatch: Dragon Wagon | Part 2
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Inside The Chieftain's Hatch: Dragon Wagon | Part 2

How Two Friends Restored the TANK with the BIGGEST GUN in History | FV4005
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How Two Friends Restored the TANK with the BIGGEST GUN in History | FV4005

The 10 OLD MILITARY TRUCKS that are the most RARE and LEGENDARY of all time that you need to see!
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The 10 OLD MILITARY TRUCKS that are the most RARE and LEGENDARY of all time that you need to see!

Twin Boom Cars: The History of the Weirdest Design Ever and It's Ultimate Form
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Twin Boom Cars: The History of the Weirdest Design Ever and It's Ultimate Form

The Dragon That Carried Giants ▶ M26 Dragon Wagon Heavy Duty Truck History
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The Dragon That Carried Giants ▶ M26 Dragon Wagon Heavy Duty Truck History

A Nightmare for "Tigers"? The Truth About the Super Pershing
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A Nightmare for "Tigers"? The Truth About the Super Pershing

Why The SAS Abandoned British Vehicles For A 'Borrowed' Austrian Farm Truck To Fight Three Wars
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Why The SAS Abandoned British Vehicles For A 'Borrowed' Austrian Farm Truck To Fight Three Wars

The Little Willys Jeep That Helped Win World War II (No, Really)
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The Little Willys Jeep That Helped Win World War II (No, Really)