CMP

.CANADIAN MILITARY PATTERN.

TRUCKS AND ARMOURED VEHICLES

OF WORLD WAR TWO

During World War Two, over 350000 Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) vehicles were produced for the Armies of the British Commonwealth and their Allies. CMP trucks were known as the “Blitz” in Australia and have attained a legendary status in the eyes of military vehicle enthusiasts. Follow the links on this page to find out more.

-CMP History ....A brief history of the Canadian Military Pattern vehicle

-Ford CMPs ....Models and technical details of Ford built CMPs

-Chevrolet CMPs … Models and technical details of Chevrolet built CMPs

-CMP Relics ….Photographs and details of some unrestored CMPs.

-Restored CMPs … Many a restorer's pride and joy

-CMPs in service ....Mostly wartime photos

? -CMP identification …. This may help you to work out whether a truck or a part is Ford or Chevrolet, Canadian or Australian assembled and which model. Includes pages on different CMP cabs, wheels and tyres and canvas doors.

-CMP references … List some CMP related books, manuals, articles, movies, etc

-Canadian Armoured CMPs ....Fox, Otter, Lynx, etc

-Australian Armoured CMPs … Rhino, Rover, S1. Includes a new page on Rover survivors.

60108 My own current project is this Australian assembled Chevrolet C15, ARN 60108

. Go here for a discussion forum on CMP vehicles. In fact on anything relating to British Commonwealth military matters.

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