Allied forces launched an unprecedented naval, air and land offensive called Operation Overlord to liberate France, which was occupied by Germany. 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.

Today, Jeep has morphed into a brand that stands proud as one of the crown jewels of parent company Stellantis. Jeep almost didn’t exist, though. Join us for a look at where it comes from, and the important role it played in the Second World War: