9. The GMC CCKW Truck
Army cargo trucks were essential during the war period, and each GMC CCKW truck was 2 ½ tons of helpful transportation. These were heavily used in service to the Allied troops, hauling tons of supplies to the front lines. Each truck could come equipped with various amenities, such as an open or closed cab, a short or long wheelbase, and specialty models were produced as needed. The commercial closed cab design was in widespread use at the beginning of the war, but the open cab layout with canvas roofs shortly became the favored vehicle as they were easier to build.
Manufactured by the GMC firm after the US Army sent a request to interested American manufacturers in 1941, this truck sat high to allow for navigation over uneven terrain, water, and mud and became a numerous component of the Allied cause. During the war, the truck proved itself reliable, powerful, and portable along the many fronts involved. With its production ending in 1945, the GMC CCKW truck saw actions in Europe and the Pacific.