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Logging Redwood Giants in the 1940s – Vintage Machinery at Work

In the 1940s, deep within the misty forests of Northern California, a battle of strength and endurance was unfolding — not between men, but between man and nature. Towering redwoods, some as old as a millennium, were being harvested to fuel the demand for timber across a growing America. But to bring down these giants, raw manpower wasn’t enough. It took powerful machines — steam donkeys, caterpillar tractors, and rugged logging trucks — all working in unison with skilled crews who risked their lives daily. This rare footage captures the intensity and ingenuity of early 20th-century logging, when technology and determination carved pathways through ancient forests. These machines didn’t just move trees — they moved history. Welcome to Industrial Heritage. #logging #timber #heavymachinery