An army can't fight if it can't get the troops into the battlefield, and if it can't supply them.
Every army needs dependable trucks.

During WWII, the CCKW series of 2 1/2 ton trucks, based on familiar civilian vehicles, provided a reliable lifeline for the U.S. Army.

More often known as the "Deuce and a Half" or "Jimmy," these cargo trucks came in several varieties. Some had wooden sidewalls on the cargo bed, others had metal walls, and still others had a combination.

Some had open cabs with tarp roofs, other had hardtop roofs. There was a 12' long wheelbase version, a short 9' wheelbase, and a split chassis truck that could be broken down into several parts for use on airborne actions.

There were also numerous specific duty vehicles such as dump trucks, vans, mobile shops, fire trucks, gasoline and water tankers.

Over 562,000 were built by the General Motors Corporation and another 250,000 came from other vehicle manufacturers.

Crew: 1.
Dimensions: Length 6.82m, Width 2.44m, Height 3.01m.
Range: 255km, 165 miles.
Armour: None.
Armament: Optional .50 Cal Browning Mounted over the cab.
Engine: GMC 270   with 269.5 cid (4416ccm or 4.416 litres), inline six, ohv (full pressure oil)
Horsepower: 91.5@ 2750 rpm
Compression ratio: 6.75:1
Transmission: 5F 1R  with two speed transfer case
Tires: 7.50 X 20 most models; others 11.00X 20 or 11.00x18 singles on both rear axles
Weight: 11,000 lbs for cargo trucks and 11,850lbs for dumps
Gas Tank: 40 gallons (most models)
Performance: max road speed 64 kmh, 40 mph.