How the lorry is revolutionising transport in the Great War
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How the lorry is revolutionising transport in the Great War
Motor transport in the Great War : how the petrol-driven lorry is revolutionising transport. A British motor transport train, drawn up in the shade, hears the whirr of an approaching aeroplane. A contrast to the officer on horseback. A great number of motor vehicles are now being used by all combatants, the Sphere reports.
1914
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This evocative image, published in The Sphere in 1914, captures the profound impact of motor transport on warfare during the Great War. In the foreground, a British motor transport train, comprised of several petrol-driven lorries, sits quietly in the shade. The scene is a stark contrast to the officer on horseback, who looks on with curiosity as the whirr of an approaching aeroplane fills the air. The advent of motor transport had revolutionised the way armies moved supplies, ammunition, and personnel to the front lines. No longer were they reliant on horses and wagons, which were slow, laborious, and susceptible to fatigue. Motor vehicles offered speed, efficiency, and flexibility, enabling armies to respond more effectively to the ever-changing battlefield conditions. By 1914, motor vehicles were being adopted by all major combatants in the war. The image of a British motor transport train underscores the scale of this shift, with several lorries arranged in a neat line, ready to be loaded and dispatched. The use of motor transport not only transformed logistics but also had a significant impact on military strategy, enabling the rapid deployment of troops and resources to key areas. As the war progressed, motor transport continued to evolve, with the development of larger, more powerful vehicles and improved roads and infrastructure to support their use. This image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and adaptability of the military during the Great War, as they embraced the petrol-driven lorry and the many advantages it brought to the battlefield.
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