This big triple shaft amphibian automobile was developed during the second World War the United states armed forces. Desire to would be to build a car to produce ammo, meals and materials kept in the holds of transport ships to invading troops occupying beachheads on enemy soil soon after landing. The DUKW offered good navigating qualities and could move well off-road too, which, combined with its high load capability, enabled it to perform its logistic role to the full. Inside post-war years, it was widely used by USAs allies all the way through to the 70s, including civil security projects.