Harley-Davidson WLA

The Main US Military Motorcycle of World War II
The story of an iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the WLA, used by Allied forces during WWII, is told for the first time.
The story of an iconic model in the long history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the WLA, which was used by Allied forces during WWII, is told for the first time.

Developed for the US Army's mechanized cavalry, the Harley-Davidson WLA became the leading US military motorcycle of the war.

• It served the US armed services as a messenger and military police vehicle.
• The Red Army's motorcycle battalions, reconnaissance units of its tank armies, also used them as their primary vehicle.
• The armies of the Soviet Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, China, and Brazil also made use of the model and its variants.
• It is known today as the "Liberator."

Discover the history and stories of individuals who rode this icon to war and why the model is now a favorite among civilian collectors.

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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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