Post by webmaster on Mar 17, 2012 9:42:55 GMT -8
Red Ball Express - Footage
Nice clear video, trucks loading at supply depo
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In France, the Army Transportation Corps created a huge trucking operation called the 'Red Ball Express' to supply General George Patton's troops. Most of its drivers were black. On an average day, 900 fully-loaded vehicles were on the Red Ball route, around the clock.
Nice clear video, trucks loading at supply depo
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In France, the Army Transportation Corps created a huge trucking operation called the 'Red Ball Express' to supply General George Patton's troops. Most of its drivers were black. On an average day, 900 fully-loaded vehicles were on the Red Ball route, around the clock.