Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
US-Mannschaftstransporter M59
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US Personnel Carrier M59
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. US-Mannschaftstransporter M59 / US Personnel Carrier M59 Marker
Der M59 wurde 1954 in die US Armee eingeführt. Es handelt sich in erster Linie um einen Mannschaftstransporter, mit dem neben dem Kommandanten und dem Fahrer zehn Infanteristen in das Kampfgebiet transportiert werden können. Die gesamte Rückseite konnte hydraulisch geöffnet und wasserdicht verschlossen werfen. Dies war ein großer Vorzug, denn er konnte ruhige Binnengewässer ohne besondere Vorbereitungen durchschwimmen. Die Gleisketten trieben das Fahrzeug mit 7 km/h im Wasser an.
Elvis Presley war während seiner Militärzeit in Deutschland Kommandant eines M59.
Baujahr: 1955
Motor: Twin GMC, Model 302, 6 Zyl.
Leistung: 292 PS
Höchstgeschw.: 51 km/h
The M59 was introduced into the US Army in 1954. It was primarily a personnel carrier capable of transporting ten infantrymen to the combat area in addition to the commander and driver. The entire rear could be hydraulically opened and sealed watertight. This was a great advantage, because it could swim through calm inland waters without any special preparations. The tracks propelled the vehicle at 7 km/h in the water.
Elvis Presley was in command of an M59 during his military service in Germany.
Year of manufacture: 1955
Engine: Twin GMC, Model 302, 6 cyl.
Power: 292 hp
Top speed: 51 km/h
Erected by Technik
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 49° 14.247′ N, 8° 53.841′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In d. Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker and the static display are located outside of Hall 1 of the Technik Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 2, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schwedischer Schützenpanzer / Swedish Armored Personnel Carrier (here, next to this marker); Beobachtungspanzer / Observation Tank (here, next to this marker); M32 Beraepanzer / M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle (here, next to
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The view of the US Personnel Carrier M59 and Marker
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . M59 armored personnel carrier. Wikipedia
The M59 was an American armored personnel carrier that entered service in the spring of 1954 replacing the M75. It had three key advantages over the M75: it was amphibious, had a lower profile, and was considerably cheaper to produce. Production ended in 1960, by which time approximately 6,300 had been built. The M84 Mortar Carrier was a derivative of the M59. The M59 was replaced in service by the M113 family of vehicles.(Submitted on December 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
