Jeeps were built by many companies as were many weapons. I own an M-1 "SPRINGFIELD" that was built by WINCHESTER and a 45 "COLT" pistol that was built by SINGER, the sewing machine company.
On behalf of a lot of old timers who don't get the recognition they deserve, I'd like to comment on the devastation dealt out by the brave men who flew B-26's over Europe.
Unlike the the high altitude missions flown by the B-17 crews, alot of the B-26's missions were low level bombing runs. These guys were actually low enough to be shot at with small arms !
Another one of Hitlers screw-ups during that war was not supporting the development and production of a four engine long range bomber. Hard to believe that even with seeing the Allies success with the B-17 and the English Lancasters the Germans never had a four engine bomber. Hitler bet on putting everything into Medium range twin engine bombers instead . . . . and LOST !
'Crockett
