Today in WW II: 26 May 1940 Evacuation of Dunkirk begins, withdrawing British forces from continental Europe [Operation Dynamo, 26 May-3 June]. More ↓

26 May 1942 German Afrika Korps counteroffensive in North Africa drives the British back to the Gazala line, just in front of Tobruk [26-27 May].
26 May 1942 At remote oasis in the Libyan desert, Free French and British troops slow the German advance [Battle of Bir Hakeim].
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M-1084 or M1084A1 5 ton Cargo Truck with MHE

The M-1084 or M1084A1 5 ton Cargo Truck is a member of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), providing tactical unit mobility and logistics for the U.S. Army and the other military services.

Curb Weight	23,877 lb 10,831 kg
Length	306 in 7,782 mm
Width	96 in 2,438 mm
Oper. Height	112 in 2,845 mm
Air Trans. Height	105.5 in 2,680 mm
Wheelbase	177 in 4,500 mm
Range (Min. Gr. Wt.)	300+ mi 483+ km
Approach Angle	40°
Departure Angle	36°
Payload	10,000 lb 4,536 kg
Towed Load	21,000 lb 9,526 kg
Inside Cargo Bed Length	170 in 4,318 mm
Inside Cargo Bed Width	91 in 2,314 mm

MHE is Materials Handling Equipment, a crane added to the rear of the vehicle.

M1084 or M1084A1 5 ton Cargo Truck with MHE.