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  2. Military bicycle - Wikipedia

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    A military bicycle is a bicycle specially adapted to the needs of armed forces. In use since the early 20th century in many armies throughout the world, bicycles allow for silent movement and increased mobility on the battlefield.

  3. Bicycle infantry - Wikipedia

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    Bicycle infantry are infantry soldiers who maneuver on (or, more often, between) battlefields using military bicycles. The term dates from the late 19th century, when the "safety bicycle" became popular in Europe, the United States, and Australia. Historically, bicycles lessened the need for horses, fuel and vehicle maintenance.

  4. M42 Truppenfahrrad - Wikipedia

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    German soldiers with their M42 bicycles, Soviet Union 1941. The M42 Truppenfahrrad was a military bicycle issued to the Heer and Waffen SS during World War II. [1] Special equipment for military use was: the steering bar, the saddle, the toolbox (which could be fitted with two grenades) and the porter at the back.

  5. Swiss army bicycle - Wikipedia

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    The most famous Swiss bicycle infantryman is Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, who commanded a bicycle infantry battalion until 1994 and still uses his army bicycle. [1] In 2012, the Department of Defence, Civil Defence, and Sport purchased 4100 of the new, lighter MO-12 or Fahrrad 12 , which are also available for private purchase.

  6. Army Cyclist Corps - Wikipedia

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    The headstones at Vandières of R.S. Caldwell (aged 24), J.H. Wain (age 27) and A. Norris, members of the Army Cyclist Corps, died June 1918. In accordance with the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907 (7 Edw. 7, c.9) which brought the Territorial Force into being, the TF was intended to be a home defence force for service during wartime and members could not be compelled to serve outside ...

  7. Category:Military bicycles - Wikipedia

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    Swedish military bicycle; Swiss army bicycle This page was last edited on 17 February 2019, at 10:57 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...

  8. SilentHawk - Wikipedia

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    SilentHawk is an all-wheel drive, hybrid-electric military bike designed for the United States Armed Forces.The bike, currently in its prototype stage, is being developed by Fairfax, Virginia-based contractor Logos Technologies with the aid of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). [1]

  9. Swedish military bicycle - Wikipedia

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    A Swedish army bicycle (m/104A) in use at Norrbotten Regiment, Boden, in 2004. The unique chain-operated front brake of the m/42. This folding Swedish military bicycle trailer,a 1945 Husqvarna S/78, was issued for use with the M/42, M/104A, and M/105A to transport injured troops on stretchers that were made to mount to it.

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