Jeep humor waiting room ( ** NO POLITICS ** )

[Smarrtazz]

That's right! @CrazyKASG, we might have to move the first JHWR group meet to @ResponsibleAdult's house...for reasons.

:cwl::cwl:

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[Sean L]

Brings to mind an interesting question:

Given the prolific number of Jeeps and tanks zooming (or lumbering) around Europe during the latter half of WWII, there were bound to be some instances where a Jeep had to "take on" a tank, either by evading one or maybe even attacking one (though I doubt it).

Wonder what the all-time record is for Jeeps vs. Tanks?

So primarily the Jeep was used for transport and logistial functions rather than assault. While some were equipped with .30 caliber machine guns and recoilless rifles to support infantry maneuvering, the thought of going head to head with a German Tiger tank is just madness... Our own M4 Sherman tanks just didn't have the armor to go up against a Tiger II head to head, so the Jeep would have been toast.

A Jeep with a recoilless rifle at best, with the element of surprise from a flanking position would get a mobility kill, and then have to get outta dodge before the return fire.

 

[Smarrtazz]

 

[Smarrtazz]

Okay, so I'm all caught up. I can see Chris needs some history lessons on classic Jeep models...

Tried to find somewhere to wheel after my appointment but I guess the city of Salisbury likes to block everything off with no trespassing signs and gates...

Hi Sean

 

[Sean L]

Hi Sean

Good morning!

 

[obwahn]

Mornin Jeep Peeps. Nothing to report. Go about yer bidnez.

 

[cedxc2005]

So primarily the Jeep was used for transport and logistial functions rather than assault. While some were equipped with .30 caliber machine guns and recoilless rifles to support infantry maneuvering, the thought of going head to head with a German Tiger tank is just madness... Our own M4 Sherman tanks just didn't have the armor to go up against a Tiger II head to head, so the Jeep would have been toast.

A Jeep with a recoilless rifle at best, with the element of surprise from a flanking position would get a mobility kill, and then have to get outta dodge before the return fire.

100% agreed. The lack of serious armaments makes the Willys' role as logistical support (rather than combat) quite clear. However, surely the two met at some point...how many of these encounters saw the Jeep successfully escaping? And to clarify, I'm envisioning more of a chance encounter, as opposed to a few crazy army men charging a German tank in a quarter ton transport.

 

[cedxc2005]

One of my favorites:

 

[Sean L]

Does anyone know where to find if your vehicle falls under any of the service bulletins? I can't find it on the Jeep Wave site.

 

[obwahn]

Does anyone know where to find if your vehicle falls under any of the service bulletins? I can't find it on the Jeep Wave site.

You should be able to log into your account on jeep.com. I also have the app on my phone. I just open that up and it shows me the info on my Jeep.

 

[Smarrtazz]

One of my favorites:

 

[Sean L]

You should be able to log into your account on jeep.com. I also have the app on my phone. I just open that up and it shows me the info on my Jeep.

Yep, already looked there.

 

[obwahn]

Yep, already looked there.

And you didn't see any of the info that says you are either all clear or have issues?

 

[obwahn]

@Sean L, https://www.mopar.com/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls/search.html

 

[Sean L]

100% agreed. The lack of serious armaments makes the Willys' role as logistical support (rather than combat) quite clear. However, surely the two met at some point...how many of these encounters saw the Jeep successfully escaping? And to clarify, I'm envisioning more of a chance encounter, as opposed to a few crazy army men charging a German tank in a quarter ton transport.

Did a little research. One of my favorite Generals, Bernard Montgomery made good use of Jeeps to immobilize the German Panzers in North Africa.

"As far as the North Africa campaign is concerned, it is to Britain's Major General (later Field Marshal) Bernard Montgomery to whom much of the credit must go for the defeat of the brilliant Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Montgomery knew the value of the jeep and made good use of it. Once, in an effort to minimize casualties, he employed several jeeps to put Rommel's tanks out of action.

Circling wide under cover of darkness, the small fleet of jeeps made its way deep behind the German lines. Traveling by night and lying low during the daylight hours, they came to a point on a Nazi supply artery where an ambush appeared to be feasible. The target was a group of fuel tanks carrying gasoline for Rommel's tanks.

There the jeep force waited for the approaching convoy to rumble into its section of road. When the trucks reached a given point, the jeeps drove at them at high speed. Weaving in and out of the string of vehicles, the jeeps left a trail of havoc, the entire line exploding into flame as they passed. Before any effective action could be taken against the jeeps, they were gone into the night.

The following morning, the tanks arrived at their appointed station, expecting to refuel from supplies that should have arrived during the night. As the result of the hit-and-run raid by Montgomery's jeeps, fuel was in such short supply that there wasn't even enough remaining to permit their retreat, much less to check the Allied advance.

Thanks to the destruction of many aircraft and the immobilization of the tanks, Germany lost the crucial battle of El Alamein, a critical turning point in the North Africa war. Two and a half weeks after this Allied victory Montgomery was knighted by King George VI."

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