Today in WW II: 8 Feb 1940 Germans establish the first large Jewish ghetto in Poland in the city of Lodz. More ↓

8 Feb 1941 US House of Representatives passes the Lend-Lease Act [265 to 165].
8 Feb 1942 Battle of Sarimbun Beach begins, the first stage of the Japanese assault on Singapore.
8 Feb 1942 Japanese Offensive in Burma begins [8 Feb-2 May].
8 Feb 1945 Battle of the Reichswald: British and Canadian forces under Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery begin Operation Veritable [8 Feb-11 Mar].
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The M1088 and M1088A1 Medium Tactical Vehicles are the standard 5 ton tractors in the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), providing tactical unit mobility and logistics for the U.S. Army and the other military services.

M1088 or M1088A1 FMTV 5 ton Tractor

Curb Weight	18,840 lb 8,546 kg
Length	281 in 7,140 mm
Width	96 in 2,438 mm
Oper. Height	112 in 2,845 mm
Air Trans. Height	105.5 in 2,680 mm
Wheelbase	161 in 4,100 mm
Range (Min. Gr. Wt.)	300+ mi 483+ km
Approach Angle	40°
Departure Angle	44°
Fifth Wheel Vertical Load	25,000 lb 11,340 kg
Towed Load	60,710 lb 27,538 kg

M1088 or M1088A1 FMTV 5 ton Tractor.