STORY SNAPSHOT 1. On July 15, 1941, Willys-Overland signed a contract with the U.S. Army to make vehicles. The Army needed a four-wheel, small truck that could handle rough terrain and carry personnel. The vehicle became known as the “jeep.” It became very popular with soldiers and in 1945, a civilian version became available to…

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