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Puzzle 48 · The Automobile Finds a Route · Page 70 in print

The 1919 Army Convoy

Dwight Eisenhower joined the 1919 Army convoy as an observer at Frederick, Maryland, on its first evening. His later report described both road problems and shortcomings in vehicles and training.

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FHWA: Eisenhower’s Army Convoy Notes (opens a new tab)

  1. Ambulances

    Medical vehicles included in the convoy.

  2. Brake Bands

    Braking components adjusted during convoy stops.

  3. Carburetor

    Fuel-mixing device adjusted during convoy stops.

  4. Chain Drive

    Transmission system represented by the Mack trucks.

  5. Cylinder Head

    Engine component damaged on a California grade.

  6. Eisenhower

    Army observer who wrote the November 1919 convoy report.

  7. Frederick

    Maryland town where Eisenhower joined the convoy.

  8. Garford

    Truck make criticized for frequent repairs during this trip.

  9. Mack

    Truck make represented in the convoy.

  10. Militor

    Convoy recovery vehicle equipped with a power winch.

  11. Motorcycles

    Two-wheeled vehicles included in the convoy.

  12. Power Winch

    Powered pulling equipment on the Militor.

  13. Riker

    Heavy truck make evaluated in the convoy report.

  14. Scouts

    Motorcycle riders who reconnoitered the route.

  15. Touring Cars

    Passenger vehicles included in the 1919 convoy.

Sources

  1. Eisenhower’s Army Convoy Notes 11-3-1919 - Interstate SystemFederal Highway Administration

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