How well do you think the Allied Forces would have done without reliable transport vehicle? Without the Jeep, Americans during WWII would have struggled in the war because they would not have the Jeeps durability, their multi purposeful design, and their economically beneficial high capacity producing availability. The durability was proved by the way that many WWII leaders tested and loved the Jeeps. They were very much entertained by them, their uniqueness, the way that civilians and past soldiers wanted their own Jeep, and there competitiveness strong points in their design. Their versatility was proven by that most of the Allied Powers were using the Jeep and their multipurposeful uses. The Jeep was great because of the production …show more content…
“I don’t think we could continue the war without the Jeep. It does everything. It goes everywhere. It’s as faithful as a dog, as strong as a mule, and as agile as a goat.” Ernie Pyle. The Jeep was extremely versatile in the was that most of the Allied Forces used the Jeep all over the world because they were not complex and they were used in many different ways on the field, both on the front lines and at the military base. The first Bantam Jeeps were mostly used in the Lend Lease Act and were sent overseas to the Soviet Union and Great Britain. Later Lend Lease Act Jeeps were sent to Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. The Jeep was very important to defeating the Axis Powers when they served in the war over in Europe. They were crated and freighted, broken down, and built up, modified, converted, and moved about on the road, rail, sea, and they could be delivered into landing zones which gave airborne troops some much-needed mobility and their carrying capacity was used rapidly as needed. The Jeep was used in the rear of the war from towns to military bases to lay telephone communications, to transport the wounded, mail delivery, the replenishment of supplies, the evacuation personnel, and as taxis for battle commanders, generals, prime ministers, and presidents. The Jeep was a nimble, a wide-ranging scout car that became a platform for machine guns to bazookas, as well as a troop carrier, ambulance, and hearse. It could be a
Tanks likewise had very limited impact, though for different reasons. They were not available in sufficient numbers to make a difference when first deployed, and the technology was too new - WW1 tanks were too slow, too expensive, had too little armor, and broke down much too fast. Tanks in WW1 were "proof-of-concept", in that they showed a potential to change warfare, but the actual tank available was not up to the task of being useful. Tanks played no real role in the collapse of the German Army in 1918, and had extremely limited successes on the battlefield.
The United States used tanks very effectively throughout the war. “In 1943-4 the USA produced 47,000 tanks, almost all Shermans, while Germany produced 29,600 tanks and assault guns. Britain, in 1944, produced only 5000 tanks.”(Keegan 399). “Their rule was that five shermans were needed to knock out one German Panther.” By producing this many tanks they were able to send in loads of them into the battlefield and have the advantage over their enemies. This rule the army had was understandable, since the United States produced 47,000 tanks throughout the
The way that society functioned would forever be changed by the advances made during the war. For example, air warfare was central to the tactics used in WWII, and planes needed constant updates so that air warfare could be as efficient and safe as possible. “Air superiority was the goal of both the Allies and the Axis, each dedicating as much man/woman and machine power possible to produce the ultimate air weapon” (source 2) Thus, jet aircraft were born. Consistent effort and the stress of war produce significant technological progress. Due to aircraft innovation, after the war, commercial passenger planes came into existence.. Passenger planes and the changes they inspired would never be possible without the aviation progress necessitated by WWII. In the modern day, due to concerns about soldiers’ safety and the issue of human error, war has begun to be fought by self driving ground and air
These machines we're made because trench warfare was slow and unpredictable, because of sneak attacks, just waiting for time to shoot seemed very slow too them. Tanks we're able to drag barbed wire away with an grappling hook or also to flatten barbed wire so that the soldiers couldn't cross it. The first tanks we're difficult to maneuver mostly because of thick mud and uneven grounds of the Western Front. The tanks we're also hot and very small as well as cramped. The idea for the tanks came from studying farm
There is a new kind of tank called DUKW. So what is DUKW? The DUKW was designed by General Motors Corporation during World War II for transporting goods and troops over land and water and for use approaching and crossing beaches. And during the WWI, DUWK help United State a lot. It helped United State to supply the US Army, US Marine Corps and Allied forces. “The United States produced 20,000 DUKWs during World War II. Through lend-lease the British were provided with 2,000 of the trucks” (Encyclopædia Britannica). We can find that DUKW helped US a lot. 20,000 is not a small number, and those 20,000 DUKW supplied, can transport countless resource for their supplied, and what DUKW did in WWII was impossible to ignore, it become one reason that allies can win the WWII.
Another dynamic change of World War I on Artillery was Unit mobility. Horse drawn Artillery being the primary method of movement used by the American Artillery at the start of the War, quickly changed with the addition of self-propelled weapons and Artillery tractors. The creation of tanks as a countermeasure to trench warfare would be one of many factors to shift emphasis away from the coast. Using tractors as opposed to horses would allow greater range in American Artillery movements. These designs and innovations would help shape the American Artillery weaponry used in later American conflicts around the globe.
The first tanks came with the internal combustion engine and caterpillar tracks. These, however, were quite unreliable and broke down very frequently. The naval force devised bigger, stronger ships with bigger guns. Their new and improved submarines were imperative in this war. They aided in the strategy of war of attrition, or breaking the enemy down by attacking its personnel and supplies.[viii]
Centuries before the Korean War, wars were long and painful events that any man could ever go through. Troops would match from countries to countries, crossing mountains, trial through the forest, and wander the desert to meet with their enemy in battle. The only problem with the troops traveling so far for so long is that before the war ever starts, the men were fatigued and casualty rates were higher than they should be. By the Korean War, an amazing machine was introduced to the military ranks, turning the tide in warfighting and troop survivability. UH-1 Huey Helicopter, or Utility Helicopter, was the one machine that was created by Bell that change the concept in warfighting and giving the United States the upper hand in war. On several
and other violence. The Jeep has always had this image around the world because of it its heavy
There was a draw back to the king tiger there was only around 500 of them made and they didn’t introduce it until 1944. The king tiger tank was no doubt the deadliest tank of WWII, but it come into the war to late and there wasn’t near enough of them made to make them a war changing implement. The Americans m4 Sherman tank was a medium tank powered by gasoline which was a major drawback. The Sherman didn’t have near as much armor as the tiger tank did, but they were reliable. Also the biggest thing about the Sherman tank is that it was mass produced and the allies simply overwhelmed
Metal was needed for weapons, ammunition, tanks, planes, and ships. A single tank needed 18 tons of metal and some of the largest ships needed 900 tons (“WWII Home”). Almost as soon as America joined the war, new automobiles were not allowed to be sold and car factories were converted to tank factories. The same thing also happened with washing machines, refrigerators, sewing machines, and other appliances. The fact that these things were not being sold helped save a lot of metal and divert jobs to the war effort (“WWII Rationing”). To save metal, all kinds of things were rationed, chicken wire, farm equipment, and nonessential car parts were among them (“WWII Home”). Even pennies were coated with zinc instead of copper, and by the end of the war most coins were made from used shell casings (Whitman 33). The United States needed thousands of tons of raw materials and rationing was how they got
Another dynamic change of World War I on Artillery was Unit mobility. Horse drawn Artillery being the primary method of movement used by the American Artillery at the start of the War, quickly changed with the addition of self-propelled weapons and Artillery tractors. The creation of tanks as a countermeasure to trench warfare would be one of many factors to shift emphasis away from the coast. Using tractors as opposed to horses would allow greater range in American Artillery movements. These designs and innovations would help shape the American Artillery weaponry used in later American conflicts around the globe.
Since 1985, eleven different versions of the High Mobility, Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) have been in service. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is being developed by the Army and the Marine Corps as a successor to the HMMWV. The Department of Defense (DoD) initiated the JLTV program to replace its aging fleet of the HMMWV. The purpose of this essay is to determine if the high cost of the JLTV should preclude it from replacing the HMMWV as outlined in the 2010 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy. Because of the cost, an inability to meet joint requirements and the presence of feasible alternatives, the Department of Defense should not continue acquisition of the JLTV.
In September 2011, the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee voted to cancel the Army and Marine Corps' Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) in their version of the fiscal year 2012 defense bill (Munoz, 2011). This measure could have completely shut down efforts to replace a thirty year-old fleet of Humvees, loyal but potentially outmoded tactical wheeled vehicles. The Army's Modernized Expanded Capacity Vehicle program has been a project set to replace the High Mobility, Multi-Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) family in the works for years. The project, however, continues to be stymied by budgetary constraints. Per-vehicle costs for the JLTV begin at $250,000 and are likely to climb, as Lockheed-Martin secured a preliminary contract for engineering, design, and development. The high cost of the JLTV does preclude it from completely replacing the HMMWV, and yet cost does not preclude the JLTV from supplementing the Army's fleet. A middle-ground solution is the best method of maximizing initial investments, while also banking on the robustness of national security.
The very first Jeep was created in 1941. This Jeep was known as the Military Bantam AKA the MB Jeep. The United States Department of War needed a new light, cross-country, reconnaissance vehicle. Therefore an American automobile company called Willy’s-Overland and Motors created the Army’s new vehicle. This vehicle was a 2.2L engine, 4 wheel-drive, 2-door, with a 3-speed manual transmission Jeep. The “Willy’s Jeep” another name for the MB was also a ¼ ton vehicle that was the top of the line military technology. Jeeps were essential to transportation of military soldiers and equipment to designated spots. With this amazing help of the Jeep, the army was getting to its peak in World War II. Jeeps grabbed my attention and interest because not only do I own one, but I believe the iconic history of Jeeps is amazing. It amazes me that this small vehicle can have such a huge impact on history as becoming the “World War II Vehicle”. Jeeps have inspired other similar light utility vehicles and are the oldest off-road vehicle ever made. Jeeps also have a huge impact on today’s modern society. Jeeps bring society together. Jeep people have a slang term for themselves called “Jeepers”. Within today’s society there are Jeep Clubs. The aftermath of the Military Bantam Jeep, the Civilian Jeep, was another start to the legacy of Jeeps. In 1944 the CJ was brought to life with in the Jeep world. Along with all of its other brothers in the military this was the first Jeep to be used in public