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ISBN: 9781733251723
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This publication is an English translation of the original WWII German Winter Equipment Manual for the kleines Kettenkraftrad. This is Volume 3 in a series of 5 manuals translated to English in the Kettenkrad Technical Library. The Kettenkraftrad, or "Kettenkrad" for short, was produced for the German army during World War II. It was a practical and versatile vehicle which was used as an off-road transport and towing vehicle. Its success has been well documented by its ability to persist through and withstand extreme conditions, including mountains, slopes, mud, water, and snow. In order to further improve the functionality of the Kettenkrad in extremely cold climates, a Winter Equipment Kit was developed by the German Army Ordnance Office, the Heereswaffenamt. The kit consisted of several components all designed to overcome the extreme cold and snowy conditions.