Something I ran onto today wrt to T-model debate
Six squadrons of Rolls-Royces with 12 cars in each were formed in WWI. One going to France, another to Africa, and 2 others to Gallipoli.
Lawrence of Arabia used one of those squadrons against Turkish forces. They were such a good force that he developed a great respect for them. Years later when asked what he valued most, he answered that his own Rolls-Royce with tires and gas to last a lifetime would be it. He considered the cars to be "more valuable than rubies" in helping him win the battle.
In 1915 the squadron of Rolls-Royces were disbanded and the material given to the Army to make Light Armored Motor Batteries. The cars didn’t handle well in the mud at all.
Lawrence of Arabia used one of those squadrons against Turkish forces. They were such a good force that he developed a great respect for them. Years later when asked what he valued most, he answered that his own Rolls-Royce with tires and gas to last a lifetime would be it. He considered the cars to be "more valuable than rubies" in helping him win the battle.
In 1915 the squadron of Rolls-Royces were disbanded and the material given to the Army to make Light Armored Motor Batteries. The cars didn’t handle well in the mud at all.
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