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Jeep Field Cars (WW 2) - USA: Books - History and Construction

A book on Jeep field cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of field cars from World War II from USA.

Hail to the Jeep - A Factual and Pictorial History of the WW2 Jeep

Re-issue of a rare book on the Jeep in WW2 by A. Wade Wells, telling the story of the gallant four-wheeled vehicle that meant so much to everyone in war & peace.
Describes the concept and production of the Jeep and depicts it in many combat areas before concluding with a look at its peacetime possibilities.

Author:A. Wade Wells
Specs:120 pages, 23 x 21 x 0.7 cm / 9.1 x 8.25 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:180 b&w photos
Publisher:Harper & Brothers (USA, 2006)
ISBN:9781855208001
Hail to the Jeep - A Factual and Pictorial History of the WW2 Jeep

Hail to the Jeep - A Factual and Pictorial History of the WW2 Jeep

Language: English

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WW2 Jeep (1941-1945)

Brooklands Portfolio book about military Jeep models from the years 1941-1945. Describes the Willys MB and Ford GPW Jeeps and the 'Seep' amphibian.

The 34 articles, taken from contemporary British and American magazines, provide much information about history, variants and technology.

Specs:140 pages, 27 x 19.5 x 1 cm / 10.6 x 7.7 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:250 photos
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 1993)
ISBN:9781855202177

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WW2 Jeep (1941-1945)

WW2 Jeep (1941-1945)

Language: English

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The Original Jeeps - Commemorating the Birth of an Icon 1940-1941

Amidst World War II's blitzkrieg in Europe, the US Army sought to replace motorcycles and mules, birthing the iconic Jeep in 1940. In "The Original Jeeps," Paul R. Bruno celebrates the 80th anniversary of this pivotal vehicle, highlighting the creation of the first three models.

The American Bantam Car Company, aided by the Army, crafted the initial prototype in a remarkable 49 days, passing rigorous tests. Willys-Overland Motors and Ford Motor Company followed suit, refining designs for optimal battlefield performance.

Though Bantam was unaware of the competition, their collaboration with Spicer Company pioneered 4x4 technology, shaping modern vehicles. Willys and Ford, partnering with Spicer, added their innovations.

These efforts produced a versatile vehicle crucial to Allied victory - a rugged weapon carrier and agile off-road battler. The Jeep's legacy endures, a testament to its enduring utility in military and civilian realms.

Author:Paul R. Bruno
Specs:270 pages, 25.5 x 20.5 x 1.6 cm / 10 x 8.1 x 0.63 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:MFM Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9780578721750
The Original Jeeps - Commemorating the Birth of an Icon 1940-1941

The Original Jeeps - Commemorating the Birth of an Icon 1940-1941

Language: English

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Le Guide de la Jeep (4ème édition)

Richly illustrated technical and historical manual for the original Jeep 4x4 off-road vehicles (Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M 201).

  • This volume from the French series "Le Guide" gives a wealth of information on the history, the identification of the various Jeep types, the model changes (on a year-by-year basis), the technology, the purchase and the restoration.
  • Describes also the daily maintenance and small repairs.
  • Made in association with the Revue Technique Automobile (RTA).
  • Richly illustrated with hundreds of photos and drawings.
Author:Christophe Chevalet, Robert Séjourné
Specs:192 pages, 25 x 19 cm / 9.8 x 7.5 in, hardback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2020)
Series:Le Guide
ISBN:9791028301606

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Le Guide de la Jeep (4ème édition)

Le Guide de la Jeep (4ème édition)

Language: French

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Jeep militaires - depuis 1940 (Willys MB, Ford GPW et Hotchkiss M201)

Malgré son association très fréquente avec la société Willys-Overland américaine, la Jeep fut en réalité étudiée par une équipe travaillant pour le compte d'American Bantam en réponse à une demande de l'US Quartermaster Corps formulée en 1940. Face aux manigances d'une très forte opposition politique, Bantam perdit le marché en faveur de Willys-Overland et de Ford qui finirent par produire environ 640 000 exemplaires de ce qui reste probablement le véhicule le plus reconnaissable du monde, tandis que Hotchkiss produisait en France, bien après la guerre, 28 000 autres Jeep.

Pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la Jeep accompagna toutes les armées alliées sur tous les fronts et les militaires des deux camps reconnurent ses qualités de véhicule fiable et passe-partout.
Après la fin de la guerre, des milliers de Jeep furent allouées aux armées des pays européens récemment libérés. D'autres furent "civilisées", mais peu à peu ces véhicules commencèrent à passer aux mains des collectionneurs.

Pages of the book Jeep militaires - depuis 1940 (1)

Cet ouvrage, qui couvre l'histoire du développement et de l'évolution de ce véhicule militaire emblématique (Willys MB, Ford GPW et Hotchkiss M201), constitue un examen en profondeur de tout ce qui est nécessaire à la découverte, à l'achat, à la restauration et à l'utilisation d'une Jeep militaire, soixante-dix ans après la livraison du premier prototype à l'armée américaine en juillet 1940.

Edition française du livre Haynes "Military Jeep Enthusiasts' manual".

Pages of the book Jeep militaires - depuis 1940 (2)
Author:Pat Ware
Specs:160 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:250 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2019)
ISBN:9791028303969
Jeep militaires - depuis 1940 (Willys MB, Ford GPW et Hotchkiss M201)

Jeep militaires - depuis 1940 (Willys MB, Ford GPW et Hotchkiss M201)

Language: French

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