Why WWII Jeeps Had Poles on the Front. Posted: May 23, 2025 | Last updated: May 23, 2025. That pole wasn’t decoration. It was a life-saving tool meant to stop decapitation by enemy wire traps.

Bridges were often destroyed or nonexistent during WWII — so how did soldiers get their jeeps across rivers and flooded terrain? The answer lies in the clever, rugged design of these iconic ...

How WWII Helped Build The Jeep Empire We Know Today. By Joe Capraro Oct. 2, 2023 7:15 am EST. Ewg3d/Getty Images. Jeeps are among the most popular and recognizable SUVs on the road.

It's hard to overstate the impact of the original Willys MB light military transport on not just WWII, but on society. However, wartime production ended, leading to adaptation to civilian models.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Honor Flight Bluegrass is seeking WWII Veterans in Kentucky to join them for the chance to take a ride in a B-25 bomber in Louisville for free on Thursday.