Morris CDSW facts for kids
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Morris CDSW
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| Type | Artillery tractor |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
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| Used by | UK |
| Wars | Second World War |
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| Designer | Morris Commercial Cars |
| Manufacturer | Morris and others |
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| Armour | none |
The Morris CDSW was a special six-wheeled truck. The British Army used it in the 1930s and during World War II. Its main job was to pull heavy artillery guns. These guns were too big to move easily by themselves.
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What Was the Morris CDSW?
The Morris CDSW was known as an "artillery tractor." This means it was designed to pull large cannons. It had six wheels, with four of them at the back to help with pulling power.
What It Pulled
This powerful truck usually pulled field guns. These included the 18-pounder and 4.5-inch howitzer. Later, it pulled the 25-pounder gun-howitzer. This new gun replaced the older ones.
Other Uses
The Morris CDSW was also used for other important jobs.
- Anti-Aircraft Gun Puller: Some versions were changed to pull the 40mm Bofors gun. This gun helped protect against enemy aircraft.
- Breakdown Truck: A special version had a crane. It was used to help fix or move broken-down vehicles.
What the Letters Mean
The letters "CDSW" in its name actually tell us about the truck:
- C means it was a Model "C" vehicle.
- D stands for "Double Axle rear." This means it had two axles at the back.
- S means it had a "Six Cylinder Engine." This made it powerful.
- W means it had a "Winch." A winch is a tool that helps pull heavy things.
Its Replacement
Over time, newer and stronger trucks were made. The Morris CDSW was mostly replaced by the Morris C8 "Quad". The "Quad" took over its main job of pulling the 25-pounder guns.
Images for kids
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An 18-pounder gun being towed by a Morris CDSW in 1938.
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A modified Morris CDSW pulling a Bofors anti-aircraft gun during World War II.
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The front view of a Morris CDSW breakdown truck.
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A side view of the Morris CDSW breakdown truck.
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The rear view of the Morris CDSW breakdown truck.
