The Volkswagen Type 82 Kübelwagen (listen ⓘ), or simply Kübel, [2] contractions of the original German word Kübelsitzwagen (translated: 'bucket-seat car' — but when the contractions are translated literally a back-formation of 'bucket' or 'tub'-car results), [3] is a military light utility vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built ...

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The Volkswagen plant was largely utilized to manufacture military vehicles during World War II, such as the SUV-like Kbelwagen and the amphibious Schwimmwagen. By 1943, the plant employs more than 12,000 prisoners of war, the majority of whom are repairing airplanes and constructing V1 rockets to bomb Britain.

Volkswagenwerk GmbH faces serious economic problems with the outbreak of World War II. Armaments interests take precedence over the planned production of civilian vehicles. However, the company is hard put to come up with products to fully utilize capacity at the plant designed for the annual production of 1.5 million vehicles.

2024年11月12日 · World War II profoundly shaped Volkswagen’s evolution, with repercussions still felt in the automotive landscape today. The company’s wartime experiences catalyzed its transformation from a symbol of Nazi propaganda to an automotive giant recognized worldwide.

Probably one of the most famous ww2 German vehicle, it was the axis equivalent of the "Jeep", although the production (over 50,000) which ended in 1945 was much less than its famous allied counterpart (over 650,000)...

2018年8月19日 · Perhaps the most iconic general purpose four-wheel-drive vehicle of World War II, right next to the Jeep, was the Kübelwagen. Easily recognizable by its angular design, it was based on yet another popular design―the Volkswagen Beetle.

2024年1月22日 · The origin and development of the Kubelwagen, a key military vehicle of World War II, is a story deeply entwined with the ambitions and technological advancements of Nazi Germany in the late 1930s. Its conception was driven by the Wehrmacht’s need for a lightweight, versatile, and reliable utility vehicle, suitable for the diverse range of ...

2010年4月28日 · The VW was certainly the more comfortable of the two for its passengers, with its four bucket seats (that gave their name to the vehicle; a shortened version of Kübelsitzwagen) well within the axle lines. Its center of gravity was lower, and the long-stroke fully independent suspension gave a vastly superior ride and handling.

Who won WWII Essential Questions/Standards Essential Question(s) 1. How did the Automobile industry relate to World War II? 2. How did the Volkswagen contribute to the Nazi regime? 3. How influential was the Volkswagen in Germany and the United States? Standards (applied in …