The Jeep: A Visual History of America’s ‘Mighty Midget’

The Atlantic by Emily Anne Epstein and Nshira Turkson
November 13, 2015

Stories of people when confronted with conflict always fascinate me, but I am somewhat of a gear nut. One of the pieces of gear I think had a huge impact on WWII was the Jeep. Yes, I’ve owned a Jeep…or two.

The U.S. forces in Britain in a jeep attack through a smoke screen during maneuvers Oct. 5, 1942. (AP Photo)