Armed Forces
Armed Forces
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Army Jeeps Through The Years
The first "Jeep" used by the Army was produced in 1940, and they started with 70 of them. These were manufactured by the North American Bantam Car Company of Butler, Pennsylvania. That same year, Willys built 2 quads for the Army in a competition. Ford also tried to get into the game with the Pygmy, although it was a particularly large automobile, and both the Ford and the Bantam fell to the power of the Willys power. After 1941, Bantam was no longer being ordered by the army, and all that remained was Willys, and Ford. In mid-1945, the term "jeep" came to be, to describe the army automobiles.
Jeeps were employed in each branch of the army, and had diverse purposes. Each infantry regiment were issued about 145. Some of many uses for the Jeep included being used as firefighting pump carriers, cable laying, tractors, and carrying the hurt, just to name a couple. It was actually a multi purpose vehicle, and it became around quickly and easily.
When the Regiment figured the Bantam company was not big enough to make all of its needed vehicles, it gave the plan to both Ford and Willy with directions to make small changes of their own. They all looked similar in style, and 1500 of them were chosen for field testing. While heavy, the Willys engine was quite forceful for its time, and that was an enormous reason why they won that contract.
In World War Two, America provided to Great Britain and the Soviet Red Army roughly 30% of their Jeep production. And humorously, in Korea, troops popped up with a JEEP acronym, Just Enough Necessary Parts, as their jeeps were intensely basic. After the war, Jeeps became available in surplus sales. And in parts of the planet where America had been, some Jeeps were left behind, and then utilized in several ways, for example being used as taxis in the Philippines. And for the military, recently it saw the Jeep slowly replaced by such cars as the Humvee.
The Jeep has had many nicknames. And has gone thru varied owners. From 1944-1953, Jeep proprietorship belonged to Willys-Overland. From 1953-1964, it was Kaiser-Jeep, better known as Willys Motors. From 1964-1970, it was known as Kaiser-Jeep. From 1970-1987, the product belonged to AMC/Renault. And ultimately, possession of the name slipped into the hands of Chrysler in 1987. In 1998, Daimler Chrysler merged, but up to this day, Jeep is still the registered trademark of Chrysler.
Jeep history has a storied and proud army history. Thru out the years, the Jeep has served lifesaving functions, has had practical applications, and has represented America in several proud ways. There are photos that show Jeep has played a part in making history, and helping the world become a better place for all humankind. Its practical functions made it what it was. And its style and utility keep it what it is. Jeep holds a place in military history, and it is a place it earned and merits.
Mr. Harris owns and operates Military Jeeps for Sale, where he has great articles on all things Jeep.
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