Most British infantry battalions were scaled for carriers (tracked, light armour, open top, often called Bren carriers) but by 1945 were quietly swapping them for Jeeps. The protection of a carrier was more than off-set by the Jeeps' light weight, easier maintenance, better gas mileage and cool factor. Another win for US engineering. Thank you.
Marines on the beaches of Tarawa in Nov 1943 said that they knew they were going to win when they saw the first Jeep roll onto the beach.
Most British infantry battalions were scaled for carriers (tracked, light armour, open top, often called Bren carriers) but by 1945 were quietly swapping them for Jeeps. The protection of a carrier was more than off-set by the Jeeps' light weight, easier maintenance, better gas mileage and cool factor. Another win for US engineering. Thank you.