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On Thurs. 11 Jul 1940 US Army approached 135 American automotive manufac.....

1940-07-11

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US Army approached 135 American automotive manufacturers to submit designs to replace its existing, aging light motor vehicles. They were told that they must submit their first prototypes within 49 days and have 70 test vehicles prepared in 75 days.

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