M42 Truppenfahrrad
German military bicycle
The M42 Truppenfahrrad was a military bicycle issued to the Heer and Waffen SS during World War II.[1] Special equipment for military use was: the steering bar, the saddle, the toolbox (which could be fitted with two grenades) and the porter at the back. On the steering bar were holders mounted for holding a variety of items, such as a half-shelter tent, clothing, and panzerfausts. The mid-section could be fitted to hold machineguns. The headlamp was made to work with dynamo and/or battery.
Numerous units of the German ground forces were equipped with bicycles. In addition to aiding troops in their movement, they were also used to deliver mail and maintain connections between a general and his troops, and for other purposes.
References
- ^ "German military bicycle". in-mirror-scale.ru. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
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German vehicles of World War II
- Trippel SG6
- VW Kommandeurswagen
- VW Kübelwagen
- VW Schwimmwagen
- Einheits-PKW der Wehrmacht (multiple models)
- Borgward B 3000
- Krupp Protze
- Maultier
- Mercedes-Benz L3000
- Opel Blitz
- Radschlepper Ost
- Raupenschlepper Ost
- Tatra 111
- Leichter Einheits-LKW
- BMW R12 and R17
- BMW R75
- Zündapp KS 750
- M42 Truppenfahrrad
- Landwasserschlepper (amphibious tractor)
- Meillerwagen (V-2 rocket trailer)
- Sd.Kfz. 2 ('Kettenkrad')
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