Introduction to the "Burma" Truck
Chrysler Export Corporation
China Service Contract DA-TPS-83306
Ther Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation produced these trucks during
the Second World War for the Chinese Army's use on the Burma and Ledo Roads.
Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation soon will be in quantity production of
trucks likek this for the Chinese Army to use on the Burma and Leddo roads. Chief
terst engineer O. M. "Frenchy" Raes described the powerful cargo truck to
Capt. Tung-sung Kwei of the Chinese Army, who is stationed in Detroit to study
repair of American-built war vehicles.
Here is an interior view of the new Dodge truck designed for special use
by the Chinese Army. The seat cushion is air-bound to provide greater comfort
over the rough roads in the Chinese war theater. Note the right-hand drive.
This unusual photo by Chrysler's "Nick" Radford symbolizes the uncconquerable
spirit of the Chinese, who are confident that American equipment will enable the
forces of Chiang Kai-shek to drive the Japs out of China. The truck is built by
Dodge and is the first one of several thousands to be manufactured for the Chinese
Army to haul war supplies over the Burma and Leddo roads. Capt. Tung-sung Kwei
(above) now is stationed in Detroit, where he is studying repair of army vehicles
at the Chrysler Corporation engineering laboratory.
The first Dodge truck for the Chinese Army is pictured withi Capt. Tung-sung Kwei
behind the wheel, a Chinese Army officer who is studying production and repair of
military vehicles at the engineering laboratory of Chrysler Corporation in Detroit.
Trucks like these will be used to haul war supplies over the Burma and Leddo roads.
Note the right-hyand drive.
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