Jeep Goes to War

The Jeep is legendary--its name evolves images of rugged, off-road adventure and un-equalled military capability. Ruggedly glamorous and supremely functional, the Jeep has played a vital role in military history since the Second World War. The Jeep was designed to fill a need: it was built in 1940 according to specifications for a new General Purpose (G.P.--hence "Jeep") four-wheel drive, three-seater, with room for a .30-caliber machine-gun mount, a payload capacity of 600 pounds, and a top speed of about 50 mph. So successful was its design that the Jeep became the world's number-one military car, in various guises, for the next half-century. Written by an expert in military affairs, Jeep goes to War is a pictorial and historical survey of the celebrated Jeep in action, featuring more than 100 illustrations throughout and packed with information and specifications of its many adaptations. From Normandy to North Africa, from World War II to the Gulf War, this authoritative account provides readers of all ages with a fascinating, on-the-scene look at the Jeep's contributions to military maneuverability. =