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Today in WW II: 8 Feb 1940 Germans establish the first large Jewish ghetto in Poland in the city of Lodz.  More ↓
8 Feb 1941 US House of Representatives passes the Lend-Lease Act [265 to 165].
8 Feb 1942 Battle of Sarimbun Beach begins, the first stage of the Japanese assault on Singapore.
8 Feb 1942 Japanese Offensive in Burma begins [8 Feb-2 May].
8 Feb 1945 Battle of the Reichswald: British and Canadian forces under Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery begin Operation Veritable [8 Feb-11 Mar].
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Pre-World War II Chevrolet Military Trucks

Prior to World War II, the vehicles procured by the War Department for military use were based on commercial designs. Military modifications were few, such as de-plating chrome parts and painting the entire vehicle in olive drab. Custom designed military vehicles, the normal practice in WW II and later, were few.

Truck, Carryall, 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet based on 1941 Chevrolet Suburban. Hood number is W-2015865
Truck, Carryall, 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet based on 1941 Chevrolet Suburban. Hood number is W-2015865.

Truck, Combination, Stake and Platform, 1 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet
Truck, Combination, Stake and Platform, 1 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet. Hood number is W-338774.

Truck, Pickup, 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet. Hood number is W-217153
Truck, Pickup, 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet. Hood number is W-217153.

Truck, Telephone Maintenance, 1 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet. Hood number is W-003647
Truck, Telephone Maintenance, 1 1/2 Ton, 4x2 Chevrolet. Hood number is W-003647.

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