Today in WW II: 12 Sep 1943 Germans attack the entire Allied front at the Salerno beachhead, an attempt to force the Allies off the beach, back to the sea, but Allies hold [12-14 Sep].  More 
12 Sep 1944 Second Quebec Conference [OCTAGON] begins between the British, Canadian and American military leaders [12-16 Sep].
12 Sep 1945 Japanese forces in southeast Asia surrender in ceremony at Singapore.
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GMC M222 Truck, Water Tank, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749)

The M-222 2 1/2 Ton 6x6 Water Tank Truck is part of the GMC M-135 Series of Cargo Trucks. More information is found on the linked page.

U.S. Military GMC M222 Truck, Water Tank, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024
U.S. Military GMC M222 Truck, Water Tank, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024

U.S. Military GMC M222 Truck, Water Tank, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024
U.S. Military GMC M222 Truck, Water Tank, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024