Citroën U23

The Citroën U23 was a super tough truck that started rolling out in 1935. It was like a workhorse, built to carry heavy loads. Even though its front looked a bit like a fancy car called the Traction Avant, it had a strong back-wheel drive system, perfect for tough jobs.

These trucks were built for a super long time, until 1969, and about a million of them were made! That's enough trucks to fill up a very, very big playground!

These trucks were made by a company called Citroën in France. They were first made in 1935. At first, they had a gasoline engine, but soon after, in 1936, they got a new diesel engine option, which was even stronger for hauling big things.

They were so useful that the French army bought lots of them, especially when a big war called World War II started. They were delivered super fast, with over 12,000 made in less than a year!

The U23 trucks had some cool features. They could be powered by either gasoline or diesel engines. The diesel ones were especially good for carrying heavy loads. Later on, in 1950s, they got a cool makeover with a big, wide grille at the front that had the headlights built right in, making them look more modern. They even made bus versions called the Type 23 RU, so people could ride in them too!

These trucks were super important because they helped a lot of people and places. The French army used them a lot, especially during wartime, to move soldiers and supplies. After France was invaded, even the German army used some of them!

They were also used for building things and carrying goods to different towns. They were like the backbone of transportation for many years, helping everything run smoothly.