{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-d-day-army-10-cap-blasting-machine-by-white-rodgers-electric-co-demolition-team-1","title":"Original U.S. WWII D-Day Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine by White-Rodgers Electric Co. - Demolition Team","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII U.S. Army 10 Cap Blasting Machine, complete with the original handle and leather carry strap. These were used by demolition crews on D-day to destroy the many obstacles on French beaches that had been set up during years of German occupation. This particular example has a zinc or aluminum lower housing, with a lid that appears to also be zinc or aluminum, with a data plate on the side with information and instructions. The Data plate reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. ARMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLASTING MACHINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 CAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS MACHINE MAY LOSE CAPACITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPORARILY. TO RESTORE, TWIST THE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLE VIGOROUSLY A FEW TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURED BY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHITE-RODGERS ELEC. CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eST. LOUIS. MO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTYPE 6901 NO. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERIAL NO. 41027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blasting Machine comes complete with the original twist handle, still attached by a chain though it was reattached to the twist handle. The handle itself is wood, and retains some of its paint. Attached is the original leather carry strap also in good condition, but is cracking and crazing as shown, so we don’t recommend using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top lid of this example is cracking as shown on one side, but this doesn’t detract from displability. Offered in very good condition, with the expected wear of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn December of 1943 and January of 1944, in his new role as Inspector General of the Coastal Defenses, Erwin Rommel carried out an inspection of the Atlantic Wall defenses from Denmark to France. His report found that there was insufficient mine placement, as well as an insufficient number of beach obstacles. In light of this, Rommel insisted upon “nearly round-the-clock” work placing obstacles of a variety of kinds in the months leading up to D-day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beach obstacles took a variety of forms, and broadly served to impede the eventual Allied amphibious invasion. Thanks to the work of aerial reconnaissance missions over the coast, the Allies were able to learn what types were being planted along the beaches, and create prototypes to practice within their training.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42287756279877,"sku":"ONJR25RJAN027","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25RJAN027__01.jpg?v=1737780952","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-d-day-army-10-cap-blasting-machine-by-white-rodgers-electric-co-demolition-team-1","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}