Established in 1993, Military Trader is dedicated to the collecting, preservation, restoration, study, and display of historic military artifacts. Spanning interests from military uniforms to medals, or helmets to ordance and weapons, Military Trader is your best source for in-depth technical articles, artifact profiles, product and hobby news, current values, military auction coverage, and show calendar.
Military Trader • MAY 2024 VOLUME 31, ISSUE 5
HOMEFRONT NEWS
MAIL CALL
Respect the venue! (or the show won’t go on)
COMPRESSED PRESS • Newspapers & magazines were shrinking during WWII
The T23 • Grandfather of the LMTV
REAL OR NOT? • WWI photography full of studio props and costumes
Q&A • Talking shop with Dave Hiorth of Military Antiques Toronto
SEMPER FI! • Fabulous USMC Museum worthy of a salute
HALFTRACK ambulances? • Yup, they existed during WWII — and they were definitely unique
Making Tracks • Is a tracked historic military vehicle right for you?
Deutsches AfrikaKorp • When the Nazis went to war in the desert
Hallowed Ground • Visiting the Colleville-St. Laurent cemetery
TECH TIPS
CALENDAR • Confirm all information with show promoter before traveling. The time, dates, and/or location may have changed!