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1943 FORD GTB "BURMA" JEEP

"THE LITTLE WORKHORSE"

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- Burma Road, Asia

During WWII, Burma Road was hastily created to safely transfer goods to China. Due to its rough terrain and height, Ford's rare GTB Jeep was the primary mode of transportation for the US Marines and Navy - hence it's nickname, the Burma Jeep. Burma Road no longer exists, nor do most of the jeeps used for travel. 

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-Map of Asia before Burma became Myanmar

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- Rock-Ola Brochure, 1948

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- 1942 Ford GTB Maintenance Manual 

Ford's Quiet History in WWII

- RNZAF Museum's Photo Archive of Burma Jeeps in use by soldiers in WWII

- 2021 Issue of Military Vehicles Magazine Hall of Fame

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