Help re DUKW's

[Al]

Yes, and from what I know of the battle, and I think part of these earlier discussions, the British army formations with the DUKWs didn't have enough of them to launch a significant crossing during the battle - from what I recall, they struggled to get a couple of DUKWs up to the front across from the Arnhem pocket to help rescue the airborne troopers that managed to get away, but it took many trips. Hence, why the stock game they are not amphib capable, I think.

Rick

To expand just a bit on what Ricky says here I am currently reading "Crossing the Rhine" by Lloyd Clark (a really good book, BTW) and just read the passage that covers this attempted rescue. The British were in fact unable to even get the Dukw's in the water to help out the 1st Abn. The problem was that with a full load the Dukw became stuck in the mud as they attempted to enter the water - some nearly tipping over. Apparently the ground in this area was saturated making any offroad movement - especially for wheeled vehicles, very difficult.