Take a closer look at this 1944 WWII Jeep, brought to the Museum by the XXI Independent Parachute Company of the British 1st Airborne Division. From airborne operations to historic restoration, this vehicle carries the legacy of the troops who rode into some of WWII’s toughest missions. Captured at the Museum of the Waxhaws WWII Living History Experience on November 22nd. | The Museum of the Waxhaws

#TBT In 1940, the U.S. Army solicited bids from 135 automakers for a 1/4 ton "light reconnaissance vehicle" tailored to Army specifications. The fielded version of this general purpose vehicle would go on to become known worldwide by the nickname derived from its acronym GP, or "Jeep." Video courtesy of The Vintage News. #SoldierStory #adapt2win | U.S. Army