The “Squirrel Cage” Jeep. It is a continuous netted belt that goes completely over and under a Willys Jeep to spread its weight while driving over soft ground. Without the canvas up, it dumped mud on top of the Jeep as it went. The Squirrel Cage did indeed improve floatation, but it was unwieldy and prevented steering, so it was abandoned.
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http://www.ewillys.com/2019/02/16/a-couple-vintage-pics/
More info
https://en.topwar.ru/126871-sistema-povysheniya-prohodimosti-squirrel-cage-ssha.html
A similar system was tested on the DUKW as well
H.P.
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Cool!! Thank you for the information Frenchy. 
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oh yeah, the steering
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Steering is so over-rated! 
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I rarely steer when I drive.
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