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From Pearl Harbor to Normandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 USA campaign battles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How to use this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Infantry squads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Recruits....................................................................................................................7 Assault infantry........................................................................................................7 Regular infantry.......................................................................................................8 . Airborne....................................................................................................................8 Rangers. ...................................................................................................................8 . Mechanized rangers battalion.................................................................................9 Engineers (AP)..........................................................................................................9 Engineers (AT)...........................................................................................................9 Sappers................................................................................................................... 10 Marines................................................................................................................... 10 101st airborne......................................................................................................... 11 Rifleman . ............................................................................................................... 12 Submachine gun..................................................................................................... 12 Machine gunner. .................................................................................................... 12 . Shotgun. ................................................................................................................. 13 . Anti-tank team........................................................................................................ 13 Crew........................................................................................................................ 13 Flamethrower team................................................................................................ 14 Sniper . ................................................................................................................... 14 Officer..................................................................................................................... 14 Radio operator........................................................................................................ 15
Light vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
M20 Scout vehicle...................................................................................................... 20 M8 Greyhound Scout vehicle . ................................................................................... 21 M16 MGMC AA vehicle................................................................................................ 22 M5A1 Stuart Light tank. ............................................................................................. 22 . LVT(A)-4 Light tank . .................................................................................................. 23 M8 Scott Light tank.................................................................................................... 24 M24 Chaffee Light tank.............................................................................................. 25 M19 AA vehicle........................................................................................................... 26 M4A3 Crab Minesweeper............................................................................................ 26 M18 Hellcat Light tank destroyer. ................................................................................ 27 . M10 Wolverine Medium tank destroyer........................................................................ 28 M36 Slugger Heavy tank destroyer.............................................................................. 29
Tank destroyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specialized soldiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
M3 Lee Medium tank. ................................................................................................. 32 . M4A3 Sherman Medium tank..................................................................................... 34 M4A3E8(76)W Medium tank. ...................................................................................... 36 . M4A3E2 Jumbo Medium tank...................................................................................... 37 M26 Pershing Heavy tank.......................................................................................... 38 M4A3R2 Croc Flamethrower tank................................................................................. 39 M4A3(105) Medium tank ........................................................................................... 40 M4A3E2(76)W Jumbo Medium tank............................................................................ 41 M26 E4 Super Pershing Super-heavy tank. ................................................................. 42 . Willys MB jeep Car. ................................................................................................. 43 . Willys AT jeep Car.................................................................................................... 44 M3A1 Armored half track.............................................................................................. 44 GMC CCKW (transport) Supply truck.......................................................................... 45 GMC CCKW (supplies) Supply truck........................................................................... 45 GMC CCKW (engineers) Supply truck......................................................................... 46 Air attack................................................................................................................ 47 . Naval bombardment............................................................................................... 48 101st airborne......................................................................................................... 48 Mass production..................................................................................................... 48
Special attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Chronology
December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor June 4, 1942 Battle of Midway June 7, 1942 Battle of Guadalcanal July 9, 1943 Operation Husky (landings in Sicily) June 6, 1944 Normandy Landings August 15, 1944 Liberation of Paris October 20, 1944 Battle of Leyte
December 16, 1944 Battle of the Ardennes May 7, 1945 Fall of Berlin February 19, 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima April 1, 1945 Battle of Okinawa August 6, 1945 Atomic bomb on Hiroshima August 15, 1945 Capitulation of Japan
Combat guide
Infantry squads
M..Command.Points.(Special) C.Control.Points H.Number.of.men.who.make.up.the.unit X.Weapons.handling.skills
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Assault infantry M 135 C 25
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M1903 Springfield rifle M3A1 submachine gun
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M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle
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Thompson submachine gun
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M5A1 Stuart Light tank M 300 C 13
M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle
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AP: 66 63 54 44 The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5 tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had Armor: nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightly-
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armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.
Assault infantry
The assault squads were trained to carry out attacks on enemy positions. In order to do this they were armed with submachine guns that provided excellent short range firepower, as well as a large supply of smoke, antipersonnel and anti-tank grenades. These troops specialized in urban combat; therefore the enemy tanks had to avoid crossing areas where there may have been hidden assault soldiers. The anti-tank grenades that they carried could take any vehicle out of service, with the exception of the most heavilyarmored tanks. In open country, assault soldiers were at a disadvantage, as their submachine guns had less range and accuracy than the regular infantry rifles. In this type of terrain, assault squads could resort to smoke grenades to hide their movements and achieve their objectives sooner.
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The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5 tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightlyarmored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.
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Regular infantry M.155. C.25.5. H.10. X.2
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Mechanized rangers battalion M.470. C.35. H.10. X.4
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M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle
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M2 semi-automatic carbine
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M1941 Johnson rifle
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M18 recoilless rifle
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Sappers M.50. C.6.
Combat guide
101st airborne M.3. C.30.
This air assault paratrooper division was born in 1942. The first action of the 101st scouts was to smooth the path for the allied landings in Normandy, on June 6, 1944, landing in occupied territory the night before the invasion. Their objective was the
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occupation of command buildings and establishment of roadblocks to hinder the arrival of enemy reinforcements during the landings. On September 17, 1944, the division was made part of the XVIII Airborne Corps, constituting the First Allied Airborne Army. As part of this formation, the 101st participated in Operation Market Garden along with the 82nd Division. On this occasion, the division did not manage to achieve its designated objectives: to capture the bridges over the Rhine to ensure the passage of armored units towards the north of Germany. The 101st went into action again during the Battle of the Ardennes. As this was one of the few units available to contain the German advance, it was sent to defend Bastogne, a junction of roads that was vital for the allied victory. The 101st heroically held out until the arrival of the armored divisions led by General Patton.
The United States Marines Corps operated as an amphibious assault force. Their duties included the capture and defense of naval bases and support during amphibious landing operations. They usually operated as an expeditionary force in armed conflicts around the world. During the Second World War, the marines played a fundamental role in the Pacific war. They took part in battles such as those in Guadalcanal, Tinian, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, etc., where they saw the faces of the Imperial Japanese Army. One of the most iconic snapshots of the war, "Raising the flag on Iwo Jima" by Joe Rosenthal, has the soldiers of the Marine Corps as its main characters. The marines were better equipped for hand-to-hand combat and defending the captured positions, although their light armament did not allow them to repel attacks from enemy tanks.
101st airborne
One of the most distinguishable elements of the 101st was the insignia they wore on their helmets. During the Second World War, soldiers of the 101st used symbols from playing cards (diamonds, spades, hearts and clubs) to indicate which regiment they belonged to.
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Specialized soldiers
Rifleman M.12. C.2.5. H.1. X.2 Shotgun M.40. C.6. H.2. X.3
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Flamethrower team M.75. C.5. H.2. X.2
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Radio operator M.4. C.11.
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Radio operators
These soldiers had the equipment they needed to request fire support from artillery batteries deployed outside the battlefield. Making use of their flare pistols, they could indicate the position with smoke towards which the precision attack would have to aim. After a few seconds of red smoke, the artillery rounds would arrive. The flare pistols had a limited range, less than that of other infantry firearms. For this reason, the radio operator had to get close to the enemy, by stealth, or by using obstacles on the ground to hide his advance. Fire support was useful against fixed positions, fortifications and gun emplacements that could not be moved with sufficient speed to sidestep the bombardment.
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If you detect red smoke on your positions this mean that the enemy has indicated them as a target for its artillery. You have to try to move any vehicle near to these markers before the projectiles arrive.
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L 37 mm R 3
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This combined four .50 caliber machine guns mounted on a motorized cupola that was reinforced to protect the gunner. Thanks to its increased firepower it offered excellent defense against enemy infantry. Furthermore, its machine guns could destroy scout vehicles and light tanks.
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40mm M1 Bofors L/60 AA defense M.300. C.10.
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M8 howitzer Field howitzer M.1. C.6.
Main:
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Given that air transport considerably reduced their loading capacity, airborne troops could only carry low weight military material, which restricted their selection of artillery and vehicles. In 1930, the United States Army adapted a 75 mm field howitzer for its airborne divisions and named it the M8 howitzer. This light, efficient and very reliable weapon accompanied the airborne divisions, transported by gliders into French territory during D day, providing fire support to the men until the arrival of the allied armored units.
Inventory:
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L 105 mm R 70
A 220 m
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A 250 m
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M8 Greyhound Scout vehicle M.280. C.11.
Main:
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Light vehicles
M20 Scout vehicle M.180. C.9.
Armor:
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L 37 mm R 3
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A 110 m
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G 1x 0.50 caliber
Originally designed for reconnaissance missions, this was also used as a command and control vehicle with state-of-the-art radios. The United States Ford Motor Company manufactured 3,680 units of the vehicle during 1943 and 1944. The M20 was a modification of the Grey-hound, a vehicle which supported the M2 anti-aircraft machine gun and removed the turret. As well as its own armament, the crew had a bazooka to compensate for the lack of any gun and this could confront enemy tanks. This could be delivered to an infantry unit after deploying the M20, or it could be used later behind enemy lines.
Armor:
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Fitted with a 37 mm M6 gun with telescopic sight, it also had two Browning machine guns: one 7.62 mm coaxial and one 12.7 mm M2 on the turret. Thanks to its powerful Hercules engine, the M8 was capable of reaching high speeds over any type of terrain.
M8 Greyhound
The first prototype of this vehicle was approved by the United States forces half way through 1942. There were approximately 8,600 units produced, as well as several adaptations that were made to the vehicle, as was the case with the M20. It was used in Europe and the Pacific as a reconnaissance vehicle, a tank destroyer (especially against weaker Japanese tanks) and as infantry support.
The flanks and rearguard of the chassis had 10 mm thick armor, while the turret and the front hull plate had 16 mm armor.
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M16 MGMC AA vehicle M.250. C.11.
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LVT(A)-4 Light tank M.-. C.-.
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L .50 R Auto A 90 m
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G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
The first documented use of the LVT was in a combat operation during the amphibious assault on Tarawa. As a result of the experience obtained, the armor of the LVTs was strengthened and different versions were created fitted with the weapons of existing tanks. The LVT(A)-4 models were developed to provide close fire support and many were used inland as regular tanks. About a thousand
The MGMC ("Multiple Gun Motor Carriage") was an M3 armored halftrack fitted with an M45 Maxson anti-aircraft gun, consisting of four heavy caliber 50 machine guns. It provided excellent mobile firepower against infantry and light vehicles. Although it had shorter range and less firepower than the M19, it made up for this with a greater rate of fire and ammunition capacity.
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This amphibious vehicle was designed for transporting supplies ashore from ships on the coast. The first prototypes did not have armor and were unreliable in rough terrain. Nevertheless, the United States forces did not waste time in creating armored models, better equipped to turn the LVT into multipurpose assault vehicles.
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The LVT(A)-4 was fitted with a turret from the M8 Scott and armed with a 75 mm howitzer and three machine guns, which converted it into an excellent infantry support vehicle. Nevertheless, it did not have anti-tank capability, therefore it could only confront light vehicles.
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Armor:
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G 2x 0.30 caliber
The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5 tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightlyarmored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.
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M8 Scott Light tank M.350. C.13.
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M24 Chaffee Light tank M.380. C.13.
Main: AP:
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Its short 75 mm gun could fire explosive projectiles to medium distances. The slight parabola traced by the shot could reach targets hidden by obstacles or hills, or be fired under cover from behind such positions. Its excellent top speed and maneuverability, even greater than that of the M5 Stuart, allowed it to go wherever it was needed, open fire and take cover. It was especially useful for destroying fixed anti-tank guns, and for firing
Armor:
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Considered as the natural successor to the Stuart, the M24 was a light battle tank used for multiple tasks. Although designed and classified as a reconnaissance tank, it could also serve as a battle tank. Its inclined armor and low profile gave it excellent protection which was supported by the main weapon, one of the best guns fitted to light tanks of the period. Its three machine guns allowed it to manage well against enemy infantry, although its armor was not sufficient to survive fixed anti-tank guns. To weigh up the Chaffee as a simple light vehicle would be a serious error by enemy commanders. Its high speed allowed it to carry out surprise attacks and surround other, heavier tanks in order to fire at their flanks; no wonder its main weapon could breach the side and rear armor-plating of much better-armored tanks such as the Panzer IV or even the Panther. Its low profile allowed it to hide in unevennesses in the ground that could
M8 Scott
This self-propelled howitzer, based on the chassis of an M5 tank, was used both at the European front of the Second World War and in the Pacific War.
against the enemy rearguard after flanking it and crossing the main battle line. Its heavy machine gun and front armor made it an excellent infantry support vehicle, bombarding enemy positions at maximum ranges and providing covering fire.
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not cover heavier vehicles. Properly used, the M24 Chaffee could be one
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M19 AA vehicle M.450. C.13.
Main: AP:
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Tank destroyer
M18 Hellcat Light tank destroyer M.500. C.23.
Main: AP:
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The United States Army produced just under 300 units of this self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon. The M19 was fitted with two twin 40 mm guns mounted on the chassis of an M24 Chaffee, which provided good mobility and more than acceptable armor. Its guns were excellent against enemy infantry and could wipe any light vehicle off the map. As long as they fired at a suitable point (for example, the flanks) they could cause damage to the structures of lightly-armored tanks.
Armor:
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G 1x 0.50 caliber
The first Hellcat, produced in 1943, covered the anti-tank requirements that had been hanging over the United States Army since entering the conflict. The power of the German tanks
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demanded the development of fast tanks capable of carrying out anti-tank duties, a role which would be undertaken by the Hellcat, of which 2,507 were manufactured between 1943 and 1944. Like the Wolverine and the Slugger, the upper part of the Hellcat's turret was uncovered. This
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D.2. S.4.
characteristic helped the crew's vision, but it also left them exposed to enemy fire. Fitted with a 76 mm gun, the Hellcat could wipe out almost any medium tank, but it found greater difficulties if its front face became damaged by the German Tiger and Panther. Thanks to its low profile (similar to the German StuG IV), light armor and powerful gun, the Hellcat was very efficient when carrying out ambushes. Nevertheless, it was very vulnerable if detected by the enemy and assaulted with antitank weapons. The side and rear armor of the tank destroyer could even be breached by machine gun rounds. The turret had a heavy machine gun which, even though it offered added protection, exposed the crew to enemy infantry attacks. This tank destroyer was especially efficient when operating in urban environments, as it could perform well in areas controlled by the allied infantry. In this type of scenario, the Hellcat could expose itself momentarily for firing and subsequently take cover to avoid return fire.
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Following the custom of using hulls from armored vehicles that had been retired from service to carry out auxiliary tanks, the Americans designed the Crab, a modification to the iconic Sherman's chassis which was then used as a minesweeping vehicle. As this vehicle moved forward, the tracks mounted on the rear part would turn and sink into the ground, detonating hidden mines without damaging the vehicle and clearing a safe path. It was armed with a single machine gun, therefore it could not be used as a combat vehicle.
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M36 Slugger Heavy tank destroyer M.1100. C.40.
Main: AP:
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The Wolverine had better armor than the Hellcat and also had inclined armor-plating on the sides which increased protection against small caliber weapons. However, one heavy machine gun could breach the side
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The mobility of the M36 remained greater than the heavy enemy tanks, while its gun, the same as that mounted on the heavy M26 Pershing tank, could destroy the majority of enemy tanks, with the exception of the heaviest (such as the German Tiger II and Jagdtiger, as well as the Japanese Ho-Ri).
M36 Slugger
The war did not take long to demonstrate that the United States Army would need better-armored tank destroyers than the M10 Wolverine to confront the ever more powerful German tanks. For this reason, the American engineers designed a model fitted with a 90 mm gun, the prototype of which appeared in 1943. The new tank, named the M36 Jackson in honor of a confederate general in the American Civil War, made up for the main shortcomings of its predecessors, an objective that was achieved by increasing its armor as well as its firepower.
M10 Wolverine
The first M10, of which around 5,000 units were made, was manufactured in 1942. The Wolverine was a version adapted from the mythical Sherman, fitted with a newlydesigned turret adapted to tank destroyer work that the M10 had to undertake.
armor and injure the crew. Equally, the front armor was vulnerable from any anti-tank weapon even at long distance.
Fitted with a 76.2 mm gun, the Wolverine was more than capable of confronting the German Panzer IV. Nevertheless, it did show that it lacked the firepower needed to bring down more heavilyarmored tanks such as the Panther or Tiger, authentic German Army heavyweights.
The armor of the turret provided good protection from fire from anti-tank weapons; nevertheless, it was vulnerable before enemy infantry as it only had a single machine gun that pointed exclusively towards the rear of the vehicle.
The M10 only had one rear machine gun for defense, which made it an easy target for enemy infantry, who would surround it and destroy it at close range if the proper tactics were followed. Inventory: Inventory:
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M7 Priest Self-propelled howitzer M.900. C.13.
Main: Armor:
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Self-propelled artillery
M4A3 Calliope Medium tank /Self-propelled rocket artillery M.1400. C.23. V.31. D.4. S.4.
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A 220 m
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Self-propelled 105 mm artillery mounted on the M3 Lee medium tank chassis. The first prototypes were approved in February 1942 and their mass production began two months later. The M3's armored chassis guaranteed good protection; the pulpit-shape of its cupola-mounted machine gun gave the vehicle its nickname, the "priest", and provided it with considerable defense against enemy infantry. Nevertheless, the Priest had to operate from the rearguard, bombarding fixed positions and using its excellent mobility to move around between salvos, thereby avoiding fire from enemy counteroffensives.
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The first Calliope was deployed in France in 1944. Although only a few units were built, they were used on many European fronts in support of United States armored units.
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The Calliope combined all the advantages of the original Sherman with a superior rocket launcher capable of firing two salvos of 30 rockets consecutively without reloading.
Their projectiles had a long range, which allowed them to bombard large extensions of ground, wiping out exposed targets and damaging or destroying any armored vehicles in the area.
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The M12 carried a 155 mm field howitzer on the modified chassis of an M3 Lee. Inspired by French mobile artillery designs used in the First World War, the M12 was first manufactured in 1942. Although only 100 units were produced, some of these vehicles went into combat at the European front, mainly in France, providing artillery support or direct fire against fortifications.
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M3 Lee Medium tank M.330. C.23.
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of christening battle tanks with the names of military leaders, received the name "General Lee" from the American Civil War. The modified version, manufactured with a new turret according to British specifications, was named "General Grant". Due to the fact that its armor and armament were not insignificant, its shortcomings (high profile, mounting of main gun in a barbette on the chassis instead of in the turret and poor cross-country performance) were too great and it was replaced with the M4. This tank was efficient at fighting against infantry thanks to the explosive ammunition fired by its two guns and its three machine guns. However, the main gun was not powerful enough to confront German tanks built since the Panzer IV Ausf.H head on. On the other hand, as the main gun was hull-mounted, this tank lost a lot of its fighting efficiency if immobilized.
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The M3 entered service in May 1942 during the North African campaign. It confronted Rommel's troops at the Battle of Gazala and remained at the North African front until the end. Some units were used by the United States Army at the Makin Atoll in 1943, and others fought under the British flag in China, Burma and India. Between 1942 and 1943, more than a thousand M3A3 and M3A5 units were supplied to the USSR.
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The 37 mm gun could be used successfully against light vehicles and tanks.
The upper turret housed a 37 mm high velocity gun, while the main low velocity 75 mm weapon was mounted on the front part of the hull.
The armor was equivalent to that of the M4A3 Sherman, resistant to projectiles from light guns but inefficient against antitank armaments.
Its low profile and rectangular design made it an easy target for enemy anti-tank weapons.
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M4A3 Sherman Medium tank M.450. C.25.
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Its chassis served as a base for the M10
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Wolverine and M36 Slugger tank destroyers, as well as for a long line of recovery, minesweeper, self-propelled artillery and artillery tractor vehicles. The first M4A1 Sherman went into battle under the British flag in October, 1942 during the Battle of El Alamein. One month later, the United States Shermans did the same thing during Operation Torch. Although they remained in service until the end of the conflict, at the end of 1944 the M4 and the M4A1 began to be replaced by the M4A3, which had a more powerful gasoline engine and had a 75 mm main weapon mounted on its T23 turret. As well as serving the United States Army and its Marine Corps, a large number of M4 Shermans were distributed between the allied forces of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, the Soviet Union, France, the exiled Polish Government, Brazil and China.
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M4A3 Sherman
One of the most iconic units of the United States during the Second World War. Named the M4 Sherman in honor of Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman. Designed by the Department of Artillery of the United States Army as a replacement for the M3 Lee, the first prototype of the M4 was built in September 1941. Mass production began in February of the following year. Throughout the conflict, seven versions of the tank were manufactured, with more than 5,000 units.
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The front armor of the turret was capable of withstanding impact from German guns before the appearance of high velocity guns mounted on the Panzer IVAusf.H, the Panther and the Tiger I.
The front armor of the Sherman was inclined, which favored the rebound of penetrant projectiles and guaranteed greater protection. However, the sides were completely flat, which made them very vulnerable.
Faced with other medium tanks of the same weight range, the Sherman was a worthy opponent. It was also a good infantry support tank thanks to the explosive ammunition of its 75 mm gun and its powerful .50 caliber machine gun, even capable of destroying light vehicles.
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M4A3E8(76)W Medium tank M.850. C.25.
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M4A3E2 Jumbo Medium tank M.1000. C.40.
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The original M4 Sherman was deployed to North Africa in October 1942. At first, its main 75 mm gun was more than sufficient to confront the German Panzer III, armed with 50 mm guns, and the Panzer IV, fitted with short 75 mm guns. However, very soon its armament became insufficient to measure up to the Tiger I and Panther companies at the European front. In spite of its superior numbers and artillery and allied air support, the Sherman's inferiority against German tanks was obvious. The situation worsened from June 1944, when the Panzer IV was refitted with a high velocity 75 mm gun. The first M4A3E8(76)W, fitted with a new 76 mm high velocity anti-tank gun, entered service in December 1944. It also had wider tracks to improve its mobility and a new suspension system called E8. Based on this name and with its smoothness of handling and movement proved, this new Sherman was named "Easy Eight" by its crews. The armor and speed of movement of the M4A3E8(76)W were practically equivalent to those of the M4A3 Sherman, that is, not sufficient for prolonged combat. However, its high velocity anti-tank gun allowed it to confront the German Panzer IV Ausf.H, Panther and Tiger I tanks, and it could also surpass the range and power of any inferior category tank. The M4's modified armor made it useful for surprise attacks, at the maximum firing distance possible while taking advantage of the good mobility provided by its gasoline engine in order to withdraw before the enemy counterattack. Like other Sherman models, the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the turret roof provided excellent protection from light vehicles and infantry.
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M26 Pershing Heavy tank M.1500. C.40. M26 Pershing
In 1942, the United States Army began to work on a series of heavy tank prototypes created from the T20, the final result of which was the T26E3. Its production dates from November 1944, and although only 20 units went into battle at the European front in early 1945, it played a fundamental role in the Korean War. Its front armor was comparable to that of the Jumbo, although its turret armor was less. The inclination of the hull plates facilitated rebounds and considerable increased the effective protection, while the front of the turret, although it had the same armor thickness, could be more easily penetrated, especially around the main weapon mounting. Main: AP:
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The strong point of the Pershing was its powerful 90 mm high velocity gun, a much more powerful weapon than any of those fitted to the rest of the United States tanks and comparable in performance to guns mounted on the Tiger I and Panther. All in all, the M26 Pershing was a heavy tank with excellent fighting ability and its presence on the battlefield, in spite of its reduced mobility, was generally decisive.
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Flamethrower tanks were a strange combination of armaments that reached their highest peak during the Second World War. In fact, there were many countries which used them as vehicles for assaulting fortifications and bunkers, although Germany, half way through the conflict, converted all of its units into conventional tanks. Only the United States found a use for a tank with these characteristics in the Pacific islands. The Marines used the M4A3R3 Zippo to assault Japanese bunkers built with thick concrete walls, which no American gun could get through. In fact, only a limited number of similar tanks, known as the Croc, were sent to Europe.
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Based on the M4A3 Sherman, this tank replaced its coaxial machine gun with a flamethrower. It was very efficient at short distances for attacking trenches and buildings occupied by enemy infantry. However, in open country it was practically useless. It had a limited use against enemy vehicles, able to set fire to their engines and kill the exposed crew. But the short range of the weapon meant it could only be used as a last resort if the main 75 mm gun was not available.
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M4A3E2(76)W Jumbo Medium tank M.8. C.40.
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Based on the M4A3, this tank had a 105 mm howitzer mounted on the classic Sherman chassis. Its production was approved in February 1944, and it was used in support of allied assault companies. Owing to the limited penetration capacity of its explosive projectiles, their use against enemy tanks was very limited. In combat it operated as a combination of a battle tank and self-propelled artillery. Its 105 mm gun did not have as good a range as the field howitzers, but the armor allowed it to get close to the enemy and survive artillery fire, and even fire from low caliber anti-tank weapons. The 105 mm howitzer fired explosive projectiles in a low velocity parabola, therefore it was advisable to place it behind hills and other low obstacles in order to hit enemy positions, without exposing itself to enemy fire. A direct hit from a 105 mm projectile on an enemy tank would not destroy it, but it could damage its tracks and its main gun, or wound its crew. On the other hand, a direct hit on any light vehicle would render it unserviceable.
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The 76 mm gun allowed it to compete in the same conditions with the Panzer IV Ausf.H, the Panther and the Tiger I.
M4A3E2(76)W Jumbo
Some M4A3E2 Jumbo models were fitted with a 76 mm high velocity gun, with a range and penetration capacity much greater than that of the original Jumbo.
Its formidable armor protected it from nearly any weapon fired against its front part.
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M26 E4 Super Pershing Super-heavy tank M.10. C.50.
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Head on, the weakest point was on the turret, in the area located around the weapon mounting. One round penetrating this point would probably damage the main gun and would leave the Super Pershing defenseless.
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Its reinforced front armor reduced its top speed, but would allow it to get close to and destroy heavy enemy tanks before they got close enough to penetrate its armorplating.
faced with a lack of industrial capacity to cover the manufacture of the vehicle, the United States Army was obligated to share the design with two more important companies in the sector: Ford and Willys. After analyzing the new design proposals, the Americans decided to share the production work by ordering 1,500 units from each of the three companies. One year after the manufacture of the first models, the United States Army opted for the vehicle designed by Willys, and ordered 16,000 units from this company. However, the lack of industrial capacity to cope with an order of similar size, the United States Army was forced to request production of two models in parallel: Willys MB and Ford GPW. Between both, more than half a million units were manufactured, many of which were used by the armies of the United Kingdom and the USSR, thanks to the "Lend-Lease" programme. With the passing of time, the Jeep has become a true icon of the United States of America. Its design inspired a whole series of future all-terrain vehicles, both civilian and military, which are used today throughout the world.
Willys MB jeep
The Willys Jeep became one of the most versatile vehicles of the Second World War: its traction was ideal for all kinds of terrain, therefore it was used as an ambulance, control vehicle, reconnaissance unit and even as a tow truck for guns and anti-tank weapons. An amphibious model was also produced which was used by the Soviet Army.
Improved version of the heavy M26 Pershing tank. In January 1945, a single prototype was produced, officially named T26E1-1, for counterattacking the new German Tiger II battle tank. Fitted with a new 90 mm gun, it fired high velocity projectiles with greater range and capacity for penetrating the Panther's armor. It is recorded that the only Super Pershing that fought in Europe destroyed two unidentified German armor-plated vehicles at long range and a Tiger at point blank.
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Willys AT jeep Car M.160. C.5. G 2x bazookas
Some Jeeps were fitted with anti-tank weapons mounted on a fixed bar, such as this model which has two separate bazookas fitted. Its speed was essential for dodging enemy fire and firing against the weak points of the enemy tanks.
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GMC CCKW (transport) Supply truck M.50. C.5.
Transported ammunition and supplies for the infantry troops.
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Armored halftrack developed in the United States for transporting soldiers to the battlefield. The United States Army produced more than 41,000 units of this vehicle. It included an elevated mounting in the shape of a pulpit for its heavy 50 caliber machine gun. As well as serving to transfer troops and tow fixed weapons, the M3A1 transported ammunition and supplies for the infantry.
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Ammunition for all types of weapons and guns used by the United States Army.
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GMC CCKW (engineers) Supply truck M.250. C.5.
Transported supplies for the installation of defensive elements, as well as mines and spare fuel.
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The Mustangs cut through the skies in the first theaters of operation of the conflict. Their presence was key in the battles of north-west Europe, the north of Italy and the Pacific war. Such was the fame achieved by the P-51 that the Ford Motor Company named a car after it in the 1970s.
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P-51 Mustang
The most iconic fighter of the conflict appeared when there was a requirement for a suitable bomber escort for incursions in enemy territory. The Mustang did not waste time in showing the world that this facet of the air war was unrivalled. Accompanying the impressive B-17 Flying Fortresses, the P-51s went down in the history books.
Supply trucks
All the tanks, armed vehicles and fixed guns had an adequate supply of ammunition for prolonged battle. However, it was possible that these vehicles could use all their ammunition and still remain operational, especially in the case of self-propelled howitzers and artillery batteries which operated far from the front and could use their projectiles without having suffered an enemy attack. The supply trucks transported projectiles for all the army's weapons, from infantry mortars up to the largest artillery guns, as well as fuel for vehicles that had used up their reserves. The infantry could also be resupplied from these trucks with ammunition, grenades and anti-tank projectiles. Protect your supply trucks and keep them away from enemy units; the ammunition that they transport could blow up if there are explosions nearby.
The armament of the P-51 Mustang consisted mainly of six .50 caliber machine guns mounted on the wings. For ground attack missions, it was equipped with two 907 kg bombs and up to ten 127 mm rockets.
During the battle you can request air support: a P-51D Mustang will overfly the designated area and fire its rockets. The attack is especially effective against fixed gun positions that may have prevented the advance of your tanks, or for neutralizing enemy artillery used in the rearguard. Nevertheless, the Mustang can be brought down on its approach if there are enemy anti-aircraft guns in the area. Against German troops it is advisable to neutralize the hidden Flak 88 batteries and request intervention from the Mustang.
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As a part of the amphibious operations in which the United States Marines took part, nearby warships would provide artillery support with their immense gun batteries, heavier and with longer range than any mobile land weapon. During the Baptism of Fire, the marines could request naval bombardment on enemy positions once the beach head had been secured in enemy territory. The naval batteries would bombard an extensive area with firepower second-to-none. Use this overwhelming attack in order to weaken the fixed enemy defenses before the last advance of your troops.
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The air supremacy shown in the European theater of operations allowed the United States to deploy battalions of airborne troops behind enemy lines. Armed with semi-automatic carbines and grenades, the 101st could destroy defensive guns and attack targets from any approach point, surprising the defenders. The number of soldiers is restricted, therefore you can only request this support a maximum of ten times in each battle. Main: AP:
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The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5 tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightlyarmored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.
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