U.S. Marines develop “squirrel cage“ for Jeeps (1948)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit A Jeep is covered in what looks like a wire fence, actually a “squirrel cage“ contraption that rotates around and protects the vehicle, helping it move easily through overgrown terrain Full Description: USA: EXT JEEPS Jeep fitted with a cage for driving through undergrowth by American Marines Marines American marines try out new jeep with cage attached for driving through undergrowth Vehicles military, automobile, United States Background: A Jeep is covered in what looks like a wire fence, actually a “squirrel cage“ contraption that rotates around and protects the vehicle, helping it move easily through overgrown terrain FILM ID: VLVA7ANAFBK641FQTPCQ99CGVMXXU To license this film, visit Archive: Reuters Archive managed by: B