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Hotchkiss MB Licence / M201 jeep pages
Hotchkiss Story (historique) The history of Hotchkiss / Willys  jeep pedigree.
M201 / ITM / MB / GPW ? Understanding the differences between these ex-French army jeeps.
M201 chassis numbers (N° Série ):  Locating and understanding the numbers stamped on M201s.
M201 technical (technique): Data plates ,manuals and technical information including the Solex carburettor, 24volt wiring diagram and Marchal regulator.
M201 starter motor brush replacement / remplacement des balais du démarreur: instructions and photos of how to do this and where to get the brushes.
M201 markings (marquage):  registration numbers (N° matricule), NATO tactical (OTAN tactique), recognition (reconnaissance) and convoy markings.
M201 versions: Photographs and details of conversions including: SS10, ENTAC, MILAN, hard-top (break d'aviation), ZB298 radar, RITA, gun carriers and Maheu-Labrosse fire tender photos.
M201 accessories (assessoires) Photographs and details of a range of accessories and special detail not often seen on examples today.
M201 airborne (aéroporté) photos and details of the following jeeps:
1 REP (Régiment Etranger de Parachutistes) as used in Algeria between 1955 - 1961,
2 REP (Régiment Etranger de Parachutistes) as used in Zaire 1978
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1 RHP
(Régiment Hussard de Parachutistes) MILAN as used in 'Operation Manta' - Chad 1983
M201 Photo Album (album de photos): M201s mainly in service photos including Foreign Legion.
M201 jeep: Photos and details about my armée Française jeep, its history, markings, radio equipment etc.
M201 106SR: Photos and details about the restoration of my second M201 - a jeep with attitude!
M201 Owners' Gallery (page des collectionneurs): Photos and details of owners' M201s that have not been americanised.
M201 trailer (remorque): photos and details of modified WW2 jeep trailers used by l'armée de Terre. Includes a short history of trailer manufacture by Willys & Bantam including the differences.
M201 links (liens): M201 sites of interest, links to dealers in GPW, MB, M201 jeeps and spares, links to preservation groups.
 
Delahaye VLRD jeep pages
Delahaye Jeep Story (historique) The development of an all new French VLR  to replace the Willys MB.
Delahaye VLR 24 volt: Photos & details of my 1953 model including and a comparison with the M201.
Delahaye VLR at Saumur: Photos and details of a museum example fitted with period radio.

WW2 jeep pages

Bantam jeep: The story and photos of the Bantam jeep, and Bantam jeep links.
Amphibious jeep: The story of the development of the Ford GPA and what ultimately happened them.
SAS (Special Air Service) jeep: How standard jeeps were modified to suit deep penetration 'hit and run' actions in North Africa & Western Europe. Includes photos and links to further information about the SAS.
British Airborne jeep: How jeeps were modified and landed from the air on D-Day using disposable wooden gliders. Includes detail of modifications, trailer and marking details.
U.S. Navy jeep: Details about jeeps used by the US Navy including photos, details of colours, correct markings, and a Seabees trailer.
 
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