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28-04-03, 05:21
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Blitz
I think it is derived partly from our spirit of irreverance - the term as it relates to CMPs was first used in the Western Desert where they were called Desert Blitzes and some old timers still call the Cab 11 and 12 shape that name.
The term Blitz Buggy was also used for the early Jeeps but didn't stick. Back in Australia this has been the colloquial term for CMPs ever since the war. Variations are: Desert Blitz Blitz Buggy Blitz Wagon or just plain Blitz. I have also heard the International Harvester ACCO called the Inter Blitz or ACCO Blitz because they have a similar shape and purpose, and were to an extent a development of the CMP for the Australian Army.
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