This large triple shaft amphibian vehicle was developed during the 2nd World War
for the American armed forces. The aim was to build a vehicle to supply ammunition,
food and materials - stored in the holds of transport ships - to invading troops
occupying beachheads in enemy soil immediately after landing. The DUKW offered
good navigating qualities and could move well off-road too, which, combined with
its high load capacity, enable it to perform logistic role to the full. In the post-war
years, it was widely used by USA's allies all the way to the 70s, including civil
protection assignments.
