FIRST CONVOY OVER THE LEDO ROAD    PICK'S PIKE, LIFE LINE FROM INDIA TO CHINA

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American and Chinese soldiers place flags on a Jeep for the First Convoy over the Ledo Road













First Convoy formed and awaiting departure from Ledo













Lead vehicle is decorated with American and Chinese flags













At symbolic ceremony, General Pick (right) receives orders for first convoy from General Sultan (left).













First Convoy heads out on the Ledo Road, 12 January 1945.













6x6 Deuce 'n' a half (2½ ton truck) decorated for first convoy













More than just a pretty picture - lead truck was also armed with an anti-aircraft gun













Motorcycles lead the 113 vehicle-long convoy













Trucks pause on a narrow stretch













Lead truck continues past one of the many bridges













The First Convoy winds its way through Burma













Army ambulance passes convoy













The convoy made two extended stops as the final route was cleared













Correspondents with first convoy during 3-day layover near Namkham, Burma













MPs assigned to the convoy prepare for overnight layover













General Pick addresses drivers prior to leaving Myitkyina













General Pick in lead jeep at the junction of the Ledo and Burma Roads













Photographers follow lead vehicles













Truck passes ceremonial junction













Sign marks passing of first convoy.  View close-up or text of sign.













American and Chinese soldiers view the sign, in a different location and with translation added.













Convoy traverses switchbacks on the Burma Road.













Passing Temples and ruins













Flags and fireworks greet the convoy as it passes through Saikwan, China.













Boy gives traditional Chinese good luck greeting as convoy passes.
Cover of May 4, 1945 issue of YANK The Army Weekly.   VIEW













Convoy assembled for triumphant entry into Kunming













Convoy passes under sign "Welcome the Firat Convoy on Stilwell Road"













General Pick waves to crowd lining streets of Kunming













People crowd the convoy













First convoy arrives Kunming, China on 4 February 1945.













The long convoy in Kunming













General Pick arriving in Kunming













Lead truck navigates the crowded street













General Pick at road opening ceremony













Governor of Yunnan Province greets General Pick

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