Why Go To War In A Tank When You Have A Bike!
February 16, 2013 by brennon
Who knew that the Japanese had access to these kind of things during World War II. Check out Company B's Japanese Bike Soldiers. I wonder if the ringing of a bell heralded doom!
Yep. I don't think there is much else you can say about this is there? I know there must be some historical meaning behind these but it does look a little bit silly!
Maybe that's just me though. I imagine someone out there is looking to pick up some bike riding soldiers.
Do these ring your bell?
In its 1937 invasion of China, Japan employed some 50,000 bicycle troops. Early in World War II their southern campaign through Malaya en route to capturing Singapore in 1941 was largely dependent on bicycle-riding soldiers.
I think they might just be very useful to an historical wargamer looking to recreate battles from that theatre.
I may have just found my new Rough Riders…
I can see it being a very cheap means of transportation. Also can take on terrain other modes of transportation may have challenges with.
They need tassles on the end of the handle bars, and maybe a playing card in the spokes.
@amazed has it bang on.
Bicycles were also used during the post D-Day operations by British and Commonwealth troops.
Not anywhere near as daft as the idea of defending against the Wehrmacht on rollerskates if they had succeeded in Operation Sealion
Seen footage of the training, it’s hilarious. Like an episode of Dad’s Army! lol
Just to let you know that Bicycles are very much used in the forces of today. Sadly it is mainly in the gym or just to get to work and back. Admittedly it is in a slightly different office environment, hehe. 🙂