In World War I, the mobility of troops was of major strategic importance. New transportation means like trucks, as well as war planes, submarines and tanks, which began to revolutionize warfare between 1914 and 1918, were driven by oil-based fuel. By controlling more than 70 percent of the world-wide petroleum production, the Entente powers (Allies) had a decisive military advantage.

Description: Model has an olive green body, chassis, mudguards and running boards and is fitted with a maroon seat and a tan cab roof; olive green 12 spoke wheels on black tyres; maroon seat with black RHD steering wheel; tank pipes in black; a printed 'W D' in white lettering on both sides and rear of tank and on bonnet; a red diamond appears on both sides and rear of the tank with number '978' in white.

Variations: With or without a printed 'W D' in white lettering on rear of tank.

Notes: This model is packaged in a maroon J-style or in a straw-style window box.