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Testing a captured Schwimmwagen at the General Motors Proving Ground

The Sloan Lake at the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan was used for waterborne tests of the captured Schwimmwagen. It was judged to be extremely competent both on land and at sea.
Chapter Five: Assessment By The Americans

Karl Ludvigsen
Karl Ludvigsen

In addition to his motor industry activities as an executive (with GM, Fiat and Ford) and head of a consulting company, Karl Ludvigsen has been active for over 50 years as an author and historian. As an author, co-author or editor he has some four dozen books to his credit. Needless to say, they are all about cars and the motor industry, Karl's life-long passion.

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