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Battlegroup
Name:
AT Car |
Lightly
armored, the M8 Greyhound was never intended to slug it out on the open
battlefield against tanks. Used primarily as a reconnaissance platform,
the M8 served both British and American armies as the off-road vehicle of
choice. While not configured to engage tanks, the two machineguns and 37mm
cannon provided adequate firepower against enemy truck columns and infantry
positions. |
| Survival of the M8 requires intelligent planning and employment. When it shares the field with enemy tanks the Greyhound should be used strictly as a reconnaissance vehicle. Even engaging lightly armored columns still requires a delicate touch. Using other units fix the enemies position with a frontal attack. Then quickly move the Greyhound to the flanks. From this position the 37mm cannon will prove most effective. Using hills, trees, and buildings as cover will only increase the Greyhounds odds of survival. | |