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Early Car Enthusiasts Helped in WWI

From Smithsonian Magazine ยท September 1, 2026
Early Car Enthusiasts Helped in WWI

During World War I, some of the earliest automobile enthusiasts from Britain's Royal Automobile Club volunteered to help the Allies. They shipped their cars to the front lines and became chauffeurs and couriers. This story highlights how these drivers played a role in the mechanization of war and helped in the fight against the Germans.

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