3/3 However, by 1910, ongoing tests had identified key criteria for what trucks needed to offer. Those criteria were used in the W.O. Subsidy Scheme meaning a cohensive management plan for Army transport was at least on paper in time for the outbreak of WW1 in 1914.

2/3 Built by Stirling Motors Ltd., Granton, UK, this petrol-powered truck, (operated by men of No.77 Motor Transport Co., ASC) is one of, if not the actual first motor truck used by the Army anywhere in the British Empire. Apparently it was not a great success.

Thank you. Niche yes. I had no idea how extensive the subject was when I started looking into it. I've found more to add into it for a future second edition which will also hopefully get a better quality printing too, but I can't give you an ETA on when it may come as other projects are ahead of it.

2/2 More waterproofing measures could be done in the field by crews/ field workshops. Vehicles tended to get 'leakier' over time so for amphibious ops. new low-mileage vehicles were preferred as these were the most reliably waterproof. 'Striding Ashore' www.amazon.com/product-revi...

Its my fault, I phrased it terribly in the original post implying all 4 wheels could be steered sorry.

I think the Humber and Otter had only steerable front wheels. On the Fox, it still had front wheel steering but had two steering wheels (front and back) switched by means of a lever with the rear wheel horizontal under the back of the turret. You can see it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8Kn...

I think it was ok, 1,700 were made and it saw good service. Its based on the Humber design but with a GMC 270 cu. in. engine and standard transmission. For sure its not as nice as the Fox from GM in 1943 though. The Fox really is a nice looking beast and with a clever four-wheel steering system too.

Another picture of HMAC Chatham. Vehicle belonged to 1st Armoured Car Company (RTC), in Mespotamia, 1922