Which direction do you go when you see a sign like “Mines”?
“1944- U.S. soldiers in jeeps make a detour in a street of Coutances, France, mined by retreating Germans. Behind the “Mines” marker is a knocked out Stuart light tank.”
Which direction do you go when you see a sign like “Mines”?
“1944- U.S. soldiers in jeeps make a detour in a street of Coutances, France, mined by retreating Germans. Behind the “Mines” marker is a knocked out Stuart light tank.”
Another image of troops practicing the floating of a jeep.
“1942- U.S. troops moving a jeep across river by wrapping the lower part in waterproof canvas and floating it through the water.”
At least a couple of these are Slats. The photo is dated April 22, 1942.
“This is an original press photo. A unit of sand eating jeeps’ climb over the sand dunes at Fort Story during maneuvers developing drivers and men in the operation of these vehicles in deep sand. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 4-22-1942.”
UPDATE: The same photo with the same caption, but dated slightly different, is for sale on eBay. The earlier one sold in March of 2016 (seen at bottom of post).
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(03/13/2016 original post) “1944- U.S. Army’s Bantam BRC 60 reconnaissance car on display in the Smithsonian Institute. Note: Still on display at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh.”
Mike shared this pic off of Facebook. It looks to be a GPW. The message indicates this is #93389, but there were 277,000 built? Can some interpret this one for me please?
Adak Island is part of the Adreanof Islands, roughly 1300 miles southwest of Fairbanks.
“1943- U.S. Navy nurses climb into a jeep to go on a sightseeing trip through the mountains in Adak, Alaska.”
I don’t think I’ve seen this one published anywhere.
“Original WWII press photo of American GIs using Jeep fitted with railroad wheels as a locomotive to pull supply train on Luzon, Philippines, 1/25/1945.”
Mike came across this photo on Facebook. I am so happy I don’t have to build jeeps in a dress and heels!
Some interesting history here.
“This is an original press photo. Thanks To The Fifth Division Germany–In the wake of the Fifth Division advance into Germany, a jeep crosses a Bailey Bridge, spanning the Sube River, marked with a hand lettered sign informing all who pass that they do so through the courtesy of the Fifth Division. A Military Policeman stands to one side as the jeep heads for Germany. Photo measures 8 x 6.25 inches. Photo is dated 02-28-1945.”