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Allied forces launched an unprecedented naval, air and land offensive called Operation Overlord to liberate France, which was occupied by Germany’s Nazi forces. The campaign began on the beaches of Normandy. Grit and courage played a decisive role in pushing back German forces but the task would have been considerably more complicated without the help of a then-new vehicle nicknamed Jeep.

In 2019, Jeep has morphed into a brand that stands proud as the crown jewel of parent company Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Jeep almost didn’t exist, though. Autocar visited Normandy this week to take a closer look at the story. Join us for a look at where it comes from, and the important role it played in the Second World War:

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