M23 ammunition trailer, USA, WWII

The M23 Ammunition Trailer was a specially designed supply trailer used by the US Armed Forces during World War II to transport large quantities of artillery ammunition, tank ammunition and infantry rounds directly to the front lines. It was often used in combination with ammunition trucks, artillery tractors or tank transport vehicles such as the M25 "Dragon Wagon" .

The M23 trailer could be coupled to various US military vehicles, including the GMC CCKW 353 , the Mack NO or the White 920 Tank Transporter . Its robust construction made it ideal for use in harsh war zones , including Normandy, Italy and the Battle of the Bulge .

Application areas:

• D-Day & Operation Overlord (1944): Supplying Allied artillery units with ammunition.
• Battle of the Bulge (1944-45): Support of the tank and artillery troops with supplies.
• Pacific War: Supply of ammunition to US Marines and Army units on islands.

For which country:

• USA

Classification:

• half-track vehicles & transporters

Possible uses in tabletop games:

• Bolt Action: Perfect for scenarios involving supplies and ammunition.
• Flames of War: An essential part of any realistic US Army formation.
• Chain of Command: Ideal for tactical supply missions and artillery support.

Technical data:

• Length: 3.70 m
• Width: 2.00 m
• Height: 1.60 m
• Weight: 2.3 tons (empty)
• Maximum payload: 3.6 tons of ammunition
• Armor: None (unarmored)
• Number of axles: 2 axles with tandem suspension
• Coupling: Standard US military coupling for trucks and tank transporters