The Second World War Jeep was one of the most famous and influential
military vehicles of all time, and over 600,000 were produced. It served
with all the Allied forces during the war on every front and it has been
the inspiration behind the design of light, versatile, rugged military
and civilian vehicles ever since. In this, the first volume in Pen &
Sword's LandCraft series, Lance Cole traces the design, development
and manufacturing history of the Jeep and describes its operational role
within the Allied armies.
A selection of archive photographs showing the Jeep in service in
European and Pacific campaigns gives a graphic impression of how
adaptable the Jeep was and records the variety of equipment it could
carry. The book is an excellent source for the modeler, providing
details of available kits, together with specially commissioned color
profiles recording how the Jeeps used by different units and armies
appeared.
Lance Cole's introduction to the Jeep is necessary reading and reference
for enthusiasts and modelers.