# The Wartime History Behind Jeep's Signature Seven-Slot Grille

> The Jeep brand is about as American as buffalo wings and apple pie, and its roots stretch back to World War II when the U. S. Army put out a call to automakers to build a go-anywhere light troop and gear carrier.

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- **Published:** 2025-08-10
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #apple #ford #jeep #behind #grille #history #seven #signature
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