Over 186,000 jeeps shipped to the Allies during WW2.

Did you know that during WW2, the United States shipped over 186,000 jeeps to the Allies?

The United States, the “arsenal of democracy” provided huge amounts of war materials to the Allies.  Below are the statistics covering the number jeeps sent to the Allies.

A brand new jeep for one of our Allies.

A brand new jeep for one of our Allies.

Item Name or Description Total British Empire Canada China French Forces U.S.S.R. American Republics Other Countries and FEA
Light trucks (1/4-ton) total 187,083 105,282 8,222 6,984 9,760 107,950 2,999 1,066
Amphibian 4,486 852 22 40 24 3,520 22 6
Command (jeep) 182,597 104,430 8,200 6,944 9,736 104,430 2,977 1,060

The above statistics are from THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN WORLD WAR II – STATISTICS – LEND-LEASE.

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