The Hercules recovery vehicle made famous by pulling down the statue of Saddam is not the first well-known military icon with York roots.
That Hercules vehicle, "Renegade," was assembled in West Manchester Township's BAE plant.
Before World War II, the York-Hoover Body Co. produced a prototype for a military vehicle that could navigate all types of terrain. The company then successfully completed orders for 69 more vehicles.
But, alas, York-Hoover turned down another order for 4,500 sturdy vehicles because it had pledged its resources elsewhere... .
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