German Generals Laughed At America’s Jeep – Until 600,000 Rolled Into Europe
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German Generals Laughed At America’s Jeep – Until 600,000 Rolled Into Europe
At the start of World War II, many German generals mocked the small, lightweight American Jeep, calling it little more than a toy compared to the heavy vehicles of the Wehrmacht. But by the time of the Normandy landings and the drive across Europe, more than 600,000 Jeeps had rolled into action — and no one was laughing anymore.
The Willys MB and Ford GPW Jeeps carried troops, hauled supplies, towed anti-tank guns, evacuated the wounded, and even mounted machine guns. Cheap, fast, reliable, and easy to repair, they became the backbone of Allied mobility from North Africa to Normandy, from the Italian campaign to the final push into Germany.
German commanders were stunned that a vehicle so simple could give the Allies such a massive logistical advantage. The Jeep proved that American industry and mass production could outmatch even the most advanced German designs by sheer numbers, versatility, and durability.
This video tells the story of the Jeep in World War II, why German generals underestimated it, how 600,000 Jeeps rolled into Europe, and why it became known as the vehicle that won the war.
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