The Original Jeeps
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The Original Jeeps
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Author : Paul R. Bruno
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-23
The Original Jeeps written by Paul R. Bruno and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-23 with categories.
The spring and summer of 1940 witnessed the resounding defeats of the French army and British Expeditionary Force at the hands of modernized German troops, designed to take advantage of the latest advances in technology. These included mobile vehicles and tanks used in formation to blast through enemy lines, as well as combined ground and air tactics. The evacuation of the British from Dunkirk and the final defeat of their French allies in June 1940 left only a thin line of English fighter planes between that island nation and total defeat.Meanwhile, leaders of the United States Army, decimated by demobilization after World War I and budget cuts during the Great Depression, knew they were completely unprepared for this new type of mobile warfare called "blitzkrieg," a German term meaning "lightning war." Though experts in the U.S. Army had worked from the end of World War I to develop a combination light weapons carrier and command and reconnaissance vehicle, no perfect model had yet been developed by 1940. In June of that same year, the Army compiled a list of requirements for a revolutionary new truck to replace the mule as the Army's primary method of moving troops and small payloads.The Original Jeeps tells the story of the American Bantam Car Company, Willys Overland-Motors, Inc. and the Ford Motor Company, the three firms who dared to meet the challenge to build pilot models of this extraordinary new vehicle. The efforts by these automotive pioneers represent an astounding story of grit, determination and never-say-die courage that inspires, and ended in the creation of a legend: the Jeep.
The Original Jeeps In Pictures
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Author : Paul R. Bruno
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-06-19
The Original Jeeps In Pictures written by Paul R. Bruno and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-19 with categories.
The perfect coffee table companion to The Original Jeeps (2020) and The First Jeep (2014), The Original Jeeps in Pictures tells the story of how the small but mighty Jeep 4x4 came into being.The spring and summer of 1940 witnessed the resounding defeat of the French Army and British Expeditionary Force at the hands of a modernized German Army, designed to take advantage of the latest advances in technology. This included mobile vehicles, tanks used in formation to puncture enemy lines, as well as close air support of ground forces. The evacuation of the British from Dunkirk, and the final defeat of their French ally in June 1940, left only a thin line of English fighter planes between that island nation and total defeat. While events unfolded rapidly in Europe, leaders of the United States Army, decimated by demobilization after World War I and budget cuts during the Great Depression, knew they were completely unprepared for this new type of mobile warfare, called Blitzkrieg or "lightning war." Experts in the Army had worked from the end of World War I to develop a combined light weapons carrier and command/reconnaissance vehicle-but with limited success. In June 1940 the military compiled a list of requirements for a revolutionary new truck to replace the cart and mule as the Army's primary method of moving troops and small payloads. This book tells the story in images of the American Bantam Car Company, Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., and the Ford Motor Company, who all dared to meet the challenge to build pilot models,and eventually production models, of this vehicle. Their journey throughout 1940 and into 1941 comprises a story from which legends come. Overcoming incredible challenges and long odds these firms built the original 1⁄4-ton truck 4x4 "lights", later known as the iconic Jeep.
Factory Original Wartime Jeeps
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Author : James Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-26
Factory Original Wartime Jeeps written by James Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-26 with categories.
Warbaby
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Author : William Spear
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-10-01
Warbaby written by William Spear and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-01 with categories.
The complete and fully detailed history of the conception, promotion, financing, design, fabrication, delivery, testing, procurement and production of the first jeeps by the American Bantam Car company for the United States Army. The 400 page book contains hundreds of photos which cover the prewar period when this most significant of American automobiles was created and produced. As much an exciting story of compelling characters as it is the first complete history, a reader will recognize many names in both the public and private which went on to fame in WWII. The book can also be seen as a near text book concerning the practical difficulties in industrial design and procurement, involving as it does the difficulty of innovators satisfying a customer with a design. A careful reader will see the dramatic transition from the ?old America? of the post Civil War era into what we like to call the ?modern times? of the post war era, just now ending. One will see the beginning of Eisenhower's ?Military-Industrial Complex'. Primarily however the book is an inspirational story of a small band of men in a tiny company, struggling for survival which accepts a gigantic challenge and succeeds brilliantly, only to be overwhelmed by the giant government and corporate interests of the time and since forgotten.
The Jeep
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Author : Lance Cole
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-01-30
The Jeep written by Lance Cole and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-30 with History categories.
“The Jeep is as iconic a military vehicle as the Chieftain tank, and this terrific book celebrates it in brilliant style . . . inspiring.” —Books Monthly The Second World War Jeep was one of the most famous and influential military vehicles of all time, and over 600,000 were produced. It served with all the Allied forces during the war on every front and it has been the inspiration behind the design of light, versatile, rugged military and civilian vehicles ever since. In this, the first volume in Pen & Sword’s LandCraft series, Lance Cole traces the design, development and manufacturing history of the Jeep and describes its operational role within the Allied armies. A selection of archive photographs showing the Jeep in service in European and Pacific campaigns gives a graphic impression of how adaptable the Jeep was and records the variety of equipment it could carry. The book is an excellent source for the modeler, providing details of available kits, together with specially commissioned color profiles recording how the Jeeps used by different units and armies appeared. Lance Cole’s introduction to the Jeep is necessary reading and reference for enthusiasts and modelers. “If you are a modeler looking for guidance and inspiration then this book is a must have. Its pages are packed full of jeep goodness, giving tips and ideas for your build. It is also a great read, or coffee-time browser, if you are a vehicle enthusiast or simply love Willys/Ford jeeps and merely want to stimulate your brain and satisfy your eyes.” —The OCAD Collection
Jeep
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Author : Rick Harper
language : en
Publisher: Bridge Press
Release Date : 1921-04-11
Jeep written by Rick Harper and has been published by Bridge Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1921-04-11 with categories.
Uncover The History! - Special Launch Price Are you familiar with how and why the original Jeep was created? The Jeep brand has been around since right before the United States joined WWII. It was created in 1940 and then went into full-scale production for the US Allied forces in Europe. The Army asked several carmakers for bids when an on-the-road wartime vehicle was needed. Only three carmakers responded. Willys-Overland was awarded the bid in July 1941 to produce 16,000 Jeeps. These Jeeps were to go to Russia and England because the US had not yet entered the war. When the United States did enter the war and used Jeep in mass, General George C. Marshall, US Army Chief of Staff during WWII, and later U.S. Secretary of State, described the Jeep Brand 4x4 as "America's greatest contribution to modern warfare." This trivia book covers how the Jeep was conceived from the beginning origins of the Jeep up to what Jeep brings to the road today. A series of multiple-choice and true or false questions open each chapter, with the corresponding answers on the page after. A "Did You Know" portion consisting of interesting facts and stories closes each chapter, so you can depart that topic with a stronger connection to life of interesting facts about the Jeep brand we know today. Let's see how much you know about Jeep's history! Get yours copy now!
The Military Jeep Complete Willys Mb Ford Gpw
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Author : United States. Department of the Army
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Release Date : 1971
The Military Jeep Complete Willys Mb Ford Gpw written by United States. Department of the Army and has been published by Motorbooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Military Jeep
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Author : Pat Ware
language : en
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Military Jeep written by Pat Ware and has been published by Haynes Publishing UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Transportation categories.
The Jeep was the primary light four-wheel-drive vehicle of the US Army and allies during the Second World War and the post-war period. It was originally designed to meet a 1940 US Army specification, and over 600,000 examples were built in both Ford and Willys forms. The Jeep saw service all over the world, and a healthy number of restored authentic military examples can still be seen today in the hands of enthusiasts. This book provides a brief history of this iconic vehicle, and a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into what is involved in restoring, operating and maintaining a Jeep today, 70 years after the prototype first appeared.
Jeep Wrangler
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Author : Nigel Fryatt
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2017-11-15
Jeep Wrangler written by Nigel Fryatt and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-15 with Transportation categories.
Nigel Fryatt explores all you need to know about the direct descendant of the original World War Two Jeep.
The Military Jeep Complete
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Author : United States. War Department
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
The Military Jeep Complete written by United States. War Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with categories.