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1 Jul 1943 US Women's Army Corps [WAC] established by Congress.
1 Jul 1945 Occupation forces from the US Britain and France enter Soviet-occupied Berlin.
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Checker Bantam Jeep

The full story of the development of the original Army Jeep of World War II is on the linked page. The 1941 agreement between Bantam and Checker Cab Company resulted in delivery of prototype units to the Army as seen in these surviving photographs of Checker-built Bantam BRC-40 jeeps.

Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker
Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker.

Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker
Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker.

Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker
Bantam BRC-40, produced by Checker.