Trucks Encyclopedia

Truck Encyclopedia is a specialist reference site and a section of Tank Encyclopedia, dedicated to unarmoured military vehicles. It documents trucks, cars, tractors, half-tracks and tracked transport vehicles from the First World War through the modern era, organizing its coverage by period and country. Readers can explore vehicles used by nations including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan and others.

The site explains how these practical vehicles supported armed forces: trucks moved troops and supplies, cars carried personnel and staff, and tractors hauled artillery across difficult terrain. Its historical overview traces the growth of military motorization in the world wars, steady Cold War improvements, and the increasingly global production and export of modern vehicles. Articles and archives describe individual models, their designs, roles, manufacturers and service histories. Examples include the Austin K30 truck, M29 Weasel and Raupenschlepper Ost, alongside extensive listings of Allied and other national vehicles. The site also provides news, search, historical archives, and information pages such as About, Contact and Legal Mentions.