roerarmen

Roerarmen is a type of German universal carrier vehicle used during World War II. The name translates to "Rhine Armen" or "Rhine shoulders," likely referring to the vehicle's design or its use in the region of the Rhine River. The Roerarmen was developed from the Hanomag HD 250 tractor and was intended as a light, versatile vehicle to transport troops, supplies, and equipment.

The Roerarmen was a half-track vehicle, featuring a forward driving and a rearward powered section, supported by side-mounted bogies. It had a crew of two, consisting of a driver and a mechanical commander/radio operator. The vehicle was equipped with a rear-mounted canvas cover, providing protection from the elements. It featured four small wheels and two larger rubber tracks, allowing for both smooth movement on hard surfaces and traction in challenging terrain.

Roerarmen vehicles saw limited service during World War II, primarily with German rear-area units. They were used to transport troops, supplies, and equipment between forward positions and the relative safety of rear areas. The vehicle's utility and potential were not fully realized during the war, and the Roerarmen did not achieve significant recognition or widespread deployment.

Post-war within military holdings, records existed of German military performing strength of roerarmen but there were few if any complete examples left extant in active service.