Development of Landwasserschlepper (Land-Water-Tractor) started in 1936, but first 7 vehicles
were completed in July of 1940. Additional 14 were produced by March of 1941.
It was designed by Rheinmetall-Borsig as an amphibious vehicle for the use
by engineers but it lacked storage and loading/unloading access.
To overcome this problem, special 10 and 20 ton amphibious trailers were made.
It carried 3 to 5 men crew and 20 passangers. Another problem was that it
was unarmored and could operate effectively in the combat area.
LWS saw service in Russia and North Africa.
