I came across this neat OSS briefing film referenced in the Wikipedia article on the M29 Weasel.
The 10 minute video--worth the wait, I promise--includes some discussion of the various alternative approaches to travel across ice and snow that were evaluated as well as a lot of footage of the vehicle in action. I think I want one for Christmas!![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Does anyone know of any prototype or proposed variants of the weasel, perhaps armed versions? The video mentions use as a prime mover...maybe towing a mortar or pack howitzer on skis?
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The 10 minute video--worth the wait, I promise--includes some discussion of the various alternative approaches to travel across ice and snow that were evaluated as well as a lot of footage of the vehicle in action. I think I want one for Christmas!
Does anyone know of any prototype or proposed variants of the weasel, perhaps armed versions? The video mentions use as a prime mover...maybe towing a mortar or pack howitzer on skis?