Bicycle Infantry in World War II

World War II: tanks, planes, and… bicycles? Armies like Japan, Finland,

and Germany used bicycle infantry for a surprising edge." In Southeast Asia,

Japanese troops used bikes to speed through jungles, outflanking defenders in places like Malaya

and Singapore." In Finland, bicycle troops were mobile and deadly in forests against

the Soviets, launching surprise attacks." Germans used bikes for messengers,

scouts, and supply, especially where fuel was scarce." Cheap,

quiet, and adaptable, bicycle infantry helped armies navigate tough terrain and

logistical challenges."