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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
Specialized soldiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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
Fixed weapons and artillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Heavy machine gun Machine gun.............................................................................. 16
M45 Maxson AA AA defense....................................................................................... 16
M1 mortar Mortar...................................................................................................... 16
M3 AT gun AT gun . ................................................................................................... 17
M1 AT gun AT gun ..................................................................................................... 17
M5 AT gun AT gun . ................................................................................................... 17
40mm M1 Bofors L/60 AA defense............................................................................. 18
M2A1 L howitzer Field howitzer................................................................................... 18
M114 howitzer Field howitzer...................................................................................... 18
M8 howitzer Field howitzer......................................................................................... 19
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Light vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
Tank destroyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
M18 Hellcat Light tank destroyer.................................................................................. 27
M10 Wolverine Medium tank destroyer........................................................................ 28
M36 Slugger Heavy tank destroyer.............................................................................. 29
Self-propelled artillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
M4A3 Calliope Medium tank /Self-propelled rocket artillery.............................................. 30
M7 Priest Self-propelled howitzer.................................................................................. 31
M12 GMC Self-propelled howitzer.................................................................................. 31
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
Transport and logistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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
Special attacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Air attack................................................................................................................. 47
Naval bombardment............................................................................................... 48
101st airborne......................................................................................................... 48
Mass production..................................................................................................... 48
 USA campaign battles
Baptism of fire (Battle of Guadalcanal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 7, 1942.
In the spring of 1942, United States forces landed
on the islands of Guadalcanal, Tulagi and Florida,
to the south of the Solomon Islands. The objective Chronology
was to defeat Japanese troops and establish December 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor
strategic bases from which to drive the allied
campaign in the Pacific. June 4, 1942
Battle of Midway

From Pearl Harbor to Normandy June 7, 1942

Battle of Guadalcanal
Operation Overlord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6, 1944.
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Air Force launched a surprise attack July 9, 1943
Overlord was the codename for a spectacular
on the American base of Pearl Harbor in the Pacific Ocean. In less than two hours, Operation Husky (landings
military operation in which more than 150,000 allied in Sicily)
the United States forces lost 13 warships, 188 aircraft and more than 2,000 men.
troops took part, and which culminated in June 6, 1944
The following day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Declaration of War against
the landings, on D-day, of troops on the beaches Normandy Landings
Japan and opened the way for United States intervention in the Second World War.
of Normandy. August 15, 1944
On December 11, Germany declared war on the United States. A short time later, Liberation of Paris
Roosevelt and the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, decided to strengthen October 20, 1944
the alliance in order to confront the Axis powers. At first, the United States Army Battle of Leyte
concentrated all its efforts on the Pacific front, where Japan had made significant Battle of Carentan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10, 1944. December 16, 1944
advances, such as the conquest of the Philippine Islands, Malaysia and the Dutch Indies. For five days, the French city of Carentan was Battle of the Ardennes
the scene of confrontation between German troops May 7, 1945
In the spring of 1942, the United States Navy achieved two important victories in the Coral Fall of Berlin
and airborne troops of the United States 101st
Sea and the Midway Islands, which stemmed the Japanese advance towards Australia.
Airborne Division. The aim was to consolidate February 19, 1945
In 1943, after defeating Rommel, allied troops liberated Tunisia and landed in Sicily the beach heads on the Normandy coast and Battle of Iwo Jima

and south Italy as the first step towards recovering positions in the European continent. establish a defense line that would prevent April 1, 1945
Battle of Okinawa
the German counterattack.
On June 6, 1944, allied armies, under the command of General Eisenhower, landed August 6, 1945
on the Normandy coast in a spectacular and complex military operation which triggered Atomic bomb on Hiroshima
a succession of battles throughout Europe. That same year, air and sea forces Battle of the Ardennes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 16, 1944. August 15, 1945
commanded by General McArthur recovered positions in the Pacific. Taking advantage of the winter, the German Army Capitulation of Japan
launched a counteroffensive in the Belgian forests
After the fall of Berlin in May 1945, the war reached the Japanese islands. On August 6,
to break the allied line and recover ground in
the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and three days later
northern Europe. Although the attack took them
on Nagasaki. On August 15, Japan signed the capitulation. The Second World War had
by surprise, the United States troops put up huge
ended.
resistance to defend the strategic communications
points.
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How to use this guide Infantry squads

M Command Points (Special) H Number of men who make up the unit
Name of the unit Recruits
C Control Points X Weapons handling skills
Icon M 60 C 16 H 8 X 1
Combat guide 1

Weapon icon
Assault infantry
6 2
M 135 C 25 H 10 X 2
Quantity M1903 Springfield rifle M3A1 submachine gun
6 4
Name of weapon Combat guide 1 Inventory:
Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle

Inventory:
10x
Assault infantry
16x 6x 8x C 25 4xH 10 X 2
M 135
Unit's equipment
6 4 Assault infantry
M 135 C 25 H 10 X 2
Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle
M5A1 Stuart Light tank V Speed
Inventory: M 300 C 13 V 35 D 4Crew
S-
Name of the unit
Main:
16x
Type
6x L 37 mm 8xR 3 A 4x
110 m S Passengers 6 4
L Caliber of weapon Icon AP: M Command Points (Special)
66 63 54 44 Y Can tow / be
R Reload time 10 30 70 110 m C Control Points towed Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle
Armor:
A Maximum range
Inventory:
1 29 2
M5A125 3
Stuart Light tank25
Penetration into armor M 32 C
300 13 V 35 D4 S-
according to distance. 4 38 5 6 25 16x 6x 8x 4x
(in mm of steel) Main: L 37 mm R 3 A 110 m
G 2x 0.30 caliber
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
10 30 70 110 m
Armor (in mm of steel) 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:

Hull Turret
nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightly- Assault infantry
1 29 2 25 3 25
armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.
The assault squads were trained to carry out attacks on enemy
14 Front
positions. In order to do this they were armed with submachine
4
Inventory: 38 5 32 6 25
2 5 Side guns that provided excellent short range firepower, as well as a
79x2x 0.30 caliber68x
G 5x 3.400x 1x
large supply of smoke, antipersonnel and anti-tank grenades. These
36 Rear The British used the surname of the Confederate States Army general, Jeb Stuart, to name the whole series of United States M3 and M5
troops specialized in urban combat; therefore the enemy tanks had
tanks. The M5A1 could carry the same 37 mm weapon as the Greyhound; although its speed was slower, it was better armored and had
to avoid crossing areas where there may have been hidden assault
nearly double the emergency ammunition supply. It was efficient for providing close support to the infantry as well as confronting lightly-
soldiers. The anti-tank grenades that they carried could take any
Machine guns armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.
mounted vehicle out of service, with the exception of the most heavily-
Inventory: armored tanks.
79x 68x 5x 3.400x 1x In open country, assault soldiers were at a disadvantage, as
their submachine guns had less range and accuracy than the regular
Unit's . infantry rifles. In this type of terrain, assault squads could
equipment resort to smoke grenades to hide their movements and achieve their
objectives sooner.
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Regular infantry Mechanized rangers battalion

M 155 C 25.5 H 10 X 2 M 470 C 35 H 10 X 4

3 6 1 6 2
Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle B.A.R machine gun M2 semi-automatic carbine M1941 Johnson rifle

Inventory:
2 2
12x 3x 2x 10x
M1941 Johnson light machine gun M18 recoilless rifle

Inventory:
Airborne
32x 14x 16x 12x 4x
M 250 C 30 H 10 X 3

5 3 2 Engineers (AP)
M1A1 semi-automatic carbine Thompson submachine gun B.A.R machine gun
M 150 C 12 H 4 X 2

Inventory: 4
25x 20x 16x 2x 3x
Thompson submachine gun

Inventory:
Rangers
60x
M 375 C 35 H 10 X 4

6 2 Engineers (AT)
M2 semi-automatic carbine M1941 Johnson rifle
M 200 C 12 H 4 X 2

2 2 4

M1941 Johnson light machine gun M18 recoilless rifle Thompson submachine gun

Inventory: Inventory:

32x 14x 16x 12x 4x 28x

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Sappers 101st airborne

M 50 C 6 H 2 X 2 M 3 C 30 H 10 X 3
This air assault paratrooper
2 division was born in 1942. The
first action of the 101st scouts
Thompson submachine gun
was to smooth the path for the
Inventory: allied landings in Normandy, on
June 6, 1944, landing in occupied
2x
territory the night before the
invasion. Their objective was the
destruction of artillery batteries,
Marines
occupation of command buildings
M 2 C 30 H 10 X 3
and establishment of roadblocks
The United States Marines Corps operated as an amphibious assault force. Their duties to hinder the arrival of enemy reinforcements during the landings.
included the capture and defense of naval bases and support during amphibious
On September 17, 1944, the division was made part of the XVIII Airborne Corps,
landing operations. They usually operated as an expeditionary force in armed conflicts
constituting the First Allied Airborne Army. As part of this formation, the 101st participated
101st airborne
around the world. One of the most
in Operation Market Garden along with the 82nd Division. On this occasion, the division
distinguishable elements
During the Second World War, the marines played a fundamental role in the Pacific did not manage to achieve its designated objectives: to capture the bridges over the of the 101st was the
war. They took part in battles such as those in Guadalcanal, Tinian, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Rhine to ensure the passage of armored units towards the north of Germany. insignia they wore on
Okinawa, etc., where they saw the faces of the Imperial Japanese Army. One of the their helmets. During
The 101st went into action again during the Battle of the Ardennes. As this was one of the Second World War,
most iconic snapshots of the war, "Raising the flag on Iwo Jima" by Joe Rosenthal, has soldiers of the 101st used
the few units available to contain the German advance, it was sent to defend Bastogne, a
the soldiers of the Marine Corps as its main characters. symbols from playing cards
junction of roads that was vital for the allied victory. The 101st heroically held out until the (diamonds, spades, hearts
arrival of the armored divisions led by General Patton. and clubs) to indicate
The marines were better equipped for hand-to-hand combat and defending the captured which regiment they
positions, although their light armament did not allow them to repel attacks from enemy tanks. belonged to.

4 5 1 6 2 2
Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle M1941 Johnson light machine gun M1A1 semi-automatic carbine Thompson submachine gun B.A.R machine gun

Inventory: Inventory:

20x 9x 18x 5x 6x 1x 26x 22x 16x 2x 2x

 12 United States Army: Specialized soldiers Combat guide 13

Specialized soldiers

Rifleman Shotgun
M 12 C 2.5 H 1 X 2 M 40 C 6 H 2 X 3

1 2
M1 Garand rifle M12 shotgun

Inventory: Inventory:

1x 1x 4x 2x 2x

Submachine gun Anti-tank team

M 13 C 2.5 H 1 X 2 M 70 C 6 H 2 X 3

1 2 1
Thompson submachine gun Thompson submachine gun M1A1 bazooka

Inventory: Inventory:

2x 1x 1x 2x 2x 1x 11x

Machine gunner Crew

M 35 C 3 H 1 X 2 M 10 C 4 H 2 X 2

1 2
B.A.R machine gun Colt 45 pistol

Inventory: Inventory:

1x
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Flamethrower team Radio operator

M 75 C 5 H 2 X 2 M 4 C 11 H 3 X 2

1 1 3 1
Thompson submachine gun Flamethrower Thompson submachine gun Flare pistol

Inventory: Inventory:

2x 1x 1x 4x 2x 2x 21x

Sniper
M 160 C 8 H 1 X 4 Radio operators
These soldiers had the equipment they needed to request fire
support from artillery batteries deployed outside the battlefield.
1 Making use of their flare pistols, they could indicate
the position with smoke towards which the precision attack would
M1903A4 sniper rifle have to aim. After a few seconds of red smoke, the artillery
rounds would arrive.
Inventory: The flare pistols had a limited range, less than that of other
infantry firearms. For this reason, the radio operator had
3x 1x 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.
Officer If you detect red smoke on your
M 160 C 8 H 1 X 3 positions this mean that
the enemy has indicated them
as a target for its artillery.
1 1 You have to try to move any
vehicle near to these markers
Colt 45 pistol Flare pistol before the projectiles arrive.

Inventory:

4x 1x
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Fixed weapons and artillery

M3 AT gun AT gun
Heavy machine gun Machine gun M 135 C 5 Y
M 100 C 5
Main: L 37 mm R 3 A 110 m
Main: L .30 R Auto A 80 m AP: 66 63 54 44
10 30 70 110 m
Inventory:

1200x 1x
Inventory:

51x 50x 5x
M45 Maxson AA AA defense
M 150 C 2.5 Y
Main: L .50 R Auto A 90 m M1 AT gun AT gun
AP: 23 18 7 5 M 225 C 5 Y
10 30 70 90 m
Main: L 57 mm R 4.5 A 130 m
This combined four .50 caliber machine guns mounted on
AP: 98 94 82 46
a motorized cupola that was reinforced to protect the gunner. Thanks to its increased firepower it offered excellent defense against
10 30 70 130 m
enemy infantry. Furthermore, its machine guns could destroy scout vehicles
and light tanks.

Inventory: Inventory:

2900x 1x 51x 50x 5x

M1 mortar Mortar M5 AT gun AT gun

M 350 C 5 M 425 C 5 Y
Main: L 81 mm R 5 A 110 m Main: L 76 mm R 6 A 150 m
AP: 15 15 15 15 AP: 111 108 102 73
10 30 70 110 m 10 30 70 150 m

Inventory:
Inventory:
121x 1x
51x 50x 5x 1x
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40mm M1 Bofors L/60 AA defense M8 howitzer Field howitzer

M 300 C 10 Y M 1 C 6 Y
Main: L 40 mm R Auto A 110 m Main: L 75 mm R 12 A 130 m
AP: 64 58 48 45 Given that air transport considerably reduced
10 30 70 110 m their loading capacity, airborne troops could
Comes with a transport vehicle for towing it. 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
Inventory:
accompanied the airborne divisions, transported by gliders into French territory during D day, providing fire support to the men until
740x the arrival of the allied armored units.

Inventory:

61x
M2A1 L howitzer Field howitzer
M 750 C 10 Y
Main: L 105 mm R 70 A 220 m
Comes with a transport vehicle for towing it. Anti-tank guns
Fixed anti-tank guns were efficient at defending a position, holding
a defense line and depriving the enemy of any possibility of using
its tanks. Fixed gun weapons, which generally meant those used in
tanks, were very easy to aim, fire accurately and needed less time
Inventory: to reload.

66x 1x In comparison with the tanks, the guns were small and easy to hide.
Depending on the reaction capability of the enemy crew, an anti-tank
gun could fire four or five times before receiving return fire.
The best strategy for keeping the guns operational was to order
a ceasefire so as not to reveal their position until a key enemy
M114 howitzer Field howitzer vehicle came within range. And if their position was discovered,
M 900 C 10 Y to keep firing until neutralizing the enemy vehicle, then moving
the gun to another position outside of the enemy's visual range.
Main: L 155 mm R 75 A 250 m The tow trucks and light vehicles could be very useful for this purpose.
Comes with a transport vehicle for towing it. The greatest threat to anti-tank gun crews was enemy infantry and artillery. If
the opponent had artillery, it is very likely that they would use it if they detected
the presence of anti-tank guns. Based on this assumption, it was likely that the
Inventory: explosions from their projectiles would quickly take out the crew. Enemy infantry
could also use its weapons and grenades if they got close to the target or they could
36x 12x 1x use longer range mortars. The self-propelled howitzers also posed a threat, as their
explosive projectiles could be fired in a parabola from protected positions, and could
be kept out of range of the anti-tank gun at all times.
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Light vehicles M8 Greyhound Scout vehicle

M 280 C 11 V 42 D 3 S - Y
M20 Scout vehicle Main: L 37 mm R 3 A 110 m
M 180 C 9 V 42 D 2 S - Y AP: 66 63 54 44
10 30 70 110 m
Armor:
Armor:
1 16 2 10 3 10 1 16 2 10 3 10
G 1x 0.50 caliber
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 1x 0.30 caliber
Originally designed for reconnaissance missions, this was also used
Fitted with a 37 mm M6 gun with telescopic
as a command and control vehicle with state-of-the-art radios.
sight, it also had two Browning machine
The United States Ford Motor Company manufactured 3,680 units of the vehicle during 1943 and 1944.
guns: one 7.62 mm coaxial and one 12.7 mm
M8 Greyhound
The M20 was a modification of the Grey-hound, a vehicle which supported the M2 anti-aircraft machine gun and removed the turret. As M2 on the turret.
The first prototype
well as its own armament, of this vehicle was
Thanks to its powerful Hercules engine, the
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 approved by the United
M8 was capable of reaching high speeds States forces half way
infantry unit after deploying the M20, or it could be used later behind enemy lines.
over any type of terrain. 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.
The flanks and rearguard
It was used in Europe
of the chassis had 10 mm
and the Pacific as a
thick armor, while the turret reconnaissance vehicle,
and the front hull plate had a tank destroyer
16 mm armor. (especially against weaker
Japanese tanks) and as
infantry support.

Inventory: Inventory:

1.600x 1x 8x 41x 40x 5x 500x 1.700x

 22 United States Army: Light vehicles Combat guide 23

M16 MGMC AA vehicle LVT(A)-4 Light tank Only available in Historic

M 250 C 11 V 30 D 3 S - Y M - C - V 22 D 4 S 6
Main: L .50 R Auto A 90 m Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m
AP: 23 18 7 5 Armor:

1 38 2 25 3 25
10 30 70 90 m

Armor:

1 8 2 8 3 8 4 38 5 32 6 25
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
4 8 5 8 6 8
The MGMC ("Multiple Gun Motor Carriage") was an M3 armored halftrack fitted with an M45 Maxson anti-aircraft gun, consisting of four The first documented use of the LVT was in
heavy caliber 50 machine guns. It provided excellent mobile firepower against infantry and light vehicles. Although it had shorter range a combat operation during the amphibious
and less firepower than the M19, it made up for this with a greater rate of fire and ammunition capacity. assault on Tarawa. As a result of the
experience obtained, the armor of the LVTs
Inventory: LVT(A)-4
was strengthened and different versions were
This amphibious vehicle
2.900x created fitted with the weapons of existing tanks. The LVT(A)-4 models were developed to was designed for
provide close fire support and many were used inland as regular tanks. About a thousand transporting supplies
ashore from ships on
LVTs were used in the Battle of Okinawa.
M5A1 Stuart Light tank the coast. The first
prototypes did not have
M 300 C 13 V 35 D 4 S - armor and were unreliable
The LVT(A)-4 was fitted with a turret from the M8 Scott and armed with a 75 mm howitzer in rough terrain.
Main: L 37 mm R 3 A 110 m
and three machine guns, which converted it into an excellent infantry support vehicle. Nevertheless, the United
AP: 66 63 54 44 States forces did not
Nevertheless, it did not have anti-tank capability, therefore it could only confront light
10 30 70 110 m waste time in creating
vehicles. armored models, better
Armor:
equipped to turn the LVT
1 29 2 25 3 25 Inventory:
into multipurpose assault
vehicles.
4 38 5 32 6 25 61x 650x 1.600x 1x
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 lightly-
armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.

Inventory:

79x 68x 5x 3.400x 1x

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M8 Scott Light tank M24 Chaffee Light tank

M 350 C 13 V 38 D 4 S - M 380 C 13 V 38 D 4 S -
Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m
Armor: AP: 91 84 70 48

1 38 2 28 3 25
10 30 70 130 m

Armor:
4 38 5 25 6 25 1 25 2 25 3 19
G 1x 0.50 caliber
4 38 5 25 6 25
Its short 75 mm gun could fire explosive
G 3x 0.30 caliber
projectiles to medium distances. The slight
parabola traced by the shot could reach Considered as the natural successor to
targets hidden by obstacles or hills, or be the Stuart, the M24 was a light battle tank
fired under cover from behind such positions. used for multiple tasks. Although designed
and classified as a reconnaissance tank, it
Its excellent top speed and maneuverability,
could also serve as a battle tank. Its inclined
even greater than that of the M5 Stuart, allowed it to go wherever it was needed, open fire
armor and low profile gave it excellent protection which was supported
and take cover. It was especially useful for destroying fixed anti-tank guns, and for firing
by the main weapon, one of the best guns fitted to light tanks of the
M8 Scott against the enemy rearguard after flanking it and crossing the main battle line.
period. Its three machine guns allowed it to manage well against enemy
This self-propelled
howitzer, based on the Its heavy machine gun and front armor made it an excellent infantry support vehicle, infantry, although its armor was not sufficient to survive fixed anti-tank
chassis of an M5 tank, was bombarding enemy positions at maximum ranges and providing covering fire. guns.
used both at the European
front of the Second World To weigh up the Chaffee as a simple light vehicle would be a serious error
War and in the Pacific by enemy commanders. Its high speed allowed it to carry out surprise
War.
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
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of the most worthy and efficient vehicles.
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M19 AA vehicle Tank destroyer

M 450 C 13 V 27 D 4 S 4
M18 Hellcat Light tank destroyer
Main: L 40 mm R Auto A 110 m
M 500 C 23 V 40 D 5 S 2
AP: 64 58 48 45
10 30 70 110 m Main: L 76 mm R 6 A 150 m
Armor: AP: 117 113 105 74

1 25 2 25 3 10
10 30 70 150 m

Armor:
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
1 32 2 8 3 12
provided good mobility and more than acceptable armor. Its guns were excellent against enemy 4 25 5 8 6 12
infantry and could wipe any light vehicle off the map. As long as they fired at a suitable point (for
G 1x 0.50 caliber
example, the flanks) they could cause damage to the structures of lightly-armored tanks.
The first Hellcat, produced in 1943, covered the anti-tank requirements that had been hanging
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over the United States Army since entering the conflict. The power of the German tanks
334x 1x 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.

M4A3 Crab Minesweeper
M 250 C 4 V 18 D 2 S 4 characteristic helped the crew's vision, but it also left them exposed to enemy fire. Fitted with
Armor:
1 51 2 35 3 35
G 1x 0.30 caliber
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.
Like the Wolverine and the Slugger, the upper part of the Hellcat's turret was uncovered. This
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 anti-
tank 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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M10 Wolverine Medium tank destroyer
M 650 C 25 V 34 D 5 S 4
Main: L 76 mm R 6 A 150 m
AP: 111 108 102 73
10 30 70 150 m
M36 Slugger Heavy tank destroyer
M 1100 C 40 V 33 D 5 S 4
Main: L 90 mm R 7 A 160 m
AP: 149 147 147 93
10 30 70 160 m

Armor: Armor:

1 38 2 19 3 20 1 51 2 25 3 20
M36 Slugger
4 35 5 25 6 25 4 75 5 75 6 75 The war did not take long
to demonstrate that the
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 1x 0.50 caliber United States Army would
need better-armored tank
The Wolverine had better armor than the The mobility of the M36 remained greater destroyers than the M10
Hellcat and also had inclined armor-plating than the heavy enemy tanks, while its gun, Wolverine to confront
on the sides which increased protection the same as that mounted on the heavy M26 the ever more powerful
German tanks. For this
against small caliber weapons. However, one heavy machine gun could breach the side Pershing tank, could destroy the majority of enemy tanks, with the exception reason, the American
M10 Wolverine armor and injure the crew. Equally, the front armor was vulnerable from any anti-tank of the heaviest (such as the German Tiger II and Jagdtiger, as well as the Japanese engineers designed a
The first M10, of which weapon even at long distance. Ho-Ri). model fitted with a 90
around 5,000 units were mm gun, the prototype of
made, was manufactured in which appeared in 1943.
Fitted with a 76.2 mm gun, the Wolverine The new tank, named the
1942. The Wolverine was The armor of the turret provided good protection from fire from
was more than capable of confronting M36 Jackson in honor of
a version adapted from anti-tank weapons; nevertheless, it was vulnerable
the mythical Sherman, the German Panzer IV. Nevertheless, a confederate general
before enemy infantry as it only had a single in the American Civil
fitted with a newly- it did show that it lacked the firepower
machine gun that pointed exclusively towards War, made up for the
designed turret adapted needed to bring down more heavily-
to tank destroyer work the rear of the vehicle. main shortcomings of its
armored tanks such as the predecessors, an objective
that the M10 had to
Panther or Tiger, authentic that was achieved by
undertake.
German Army heavyweights. increasing its armor as
well as its firepower.

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.

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Self-propelled artillery M7 Priest Self-propelled howitzer

M 900 C 13 V 27 D 4 S -
M4A3 Calliope Medium tank /Self-propelled rocket artillery Main: L 105 mm R 70 A 220 m
M 1400 C 23 V 31 D 4 S 4 Armor:

Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m 1 64 2 38 3 38
AP: 93 89 82 65
G 1x 0.50 caliber
10 30 70 130 m

Secondary: L 114 mm R 120 A 180 m Self-propelled 105 mm artillery mounted on the M3

Armor: 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
1 51 2 38 3 38 cupola-mounted machine gun gave the vehicle its nickname, the "priest", and provided it with considerable
4 76 5 51 6 51 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.
G 2x 0.30 caliber
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66 1.600x 1x
M4A3 Calliope The Calliope combined all
Their projectiles had
The first Calliope was the advantages of the original
a long range, which allowed
deployed in France in Sherman with a superior rocket
them to bombard large
1944. Although only a launcher capable of firing
few units were built, two salvos of 30 rockets
extensions of ground, M12 GMC Self-propelled howitzer
they were used on many wiping out exposed
consecutively without M 1100 C 13 V 22 D 4 S -
European fronts in support targets and damaging
reloading.
of United States armored or destroying any Main: L 155 mm R 75 A 250 m
units.
armored vehicles Armor:
in the area.
1 51 2 19 3 19
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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Tanks
The course of the war drastically cut short
the design and production periods for
the M3, which, following in the British tradition
M3 Lee Medium tank
of christening battle tanks with the names
M 330 C 23 V 26 D 4 S 4
of military leaders, received the name
Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m "General Lee" from the American Civil War.
AP: 83 79 67 55 The modified version, manufactured with
10 30 70 130 m a new turret according to British
Secondary: L 37 mm R 3 A 110 m specifications, was named "General Grant".
AP: 66 63 54 44
Due to the fact that its armor and armament
M3 Lee 10 30 70 110 m
were not insignificant, its shortcomings (high
The M3 entered service Armor:
in May 1942 during the profile, mounting of main gun in a barbette
North African campaign. 1 51 2 38 3 38 The upper turret housed a 37 on the chassis instead of in the turret and
It confronted Rommel's mm high velocity gun, while poor cross-country performance) were too
troops at the Battle of 4 76 5 51 6 51 the main low velocity 75 mm
great and it was replaced with the M4.
Gazala and remained at weapon was mounted on the
the North African front G 3x 0.30 caliber front part of the hull.
until the end. Some units This tank was efficient at fighting against
were used by the United infantry thanks to the explosive ammunition
The 37 mm gun could be used successfully
States Army at the Makin fired by its two guns and its three machine
Atoll in 1943, and others against light vehicles and tanks.
guns. However, the main gun was not
fought under the British
flag in China, Burma and powerful enough to confront German tanks
India. Between 1942 and built since the Panzer IV Ausf.H head on.
1943, more than a thousand
M3A3 and M3A5 units were On the other hand, as the main gun was
supplied to the USSR.
hull-mounted, this tank lost a lot of its fighting
efficiency if immobilized.

Its low profile and

rectangular design
made it an easy
The armor was equivalent to that
target for enemy Inventory:
of the M4A3 Sherman, resistant to projectiles
anti-tank weapons.
from light guns but inefficient against anti-
51x 27x 5x 31x 27x 5x 3.000x 1x
tank armaments.
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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.
M4A3 Sherman Medium tank
M 450 C 25 V 33 D 5 S 4
Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m
AP: 93 89 82 65
10 30 70 130 m
Armor:
1 51 2 38 3 38
4 76 5 51 6 51
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
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.
Combat guide 35
Its chassis served as a base for the M10
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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M4A3E8(76)W Medium tank

M4A3E2 Jumbo Medium tank
M 850 C 25 V 32 D 5 S 4
M 1000 C 40 V 27 D 5 S 4
Main: L 76 mm R 6 A 150 m
Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m
AP: 117 113 105 74
AP: 93 89 82 65
10 30 70 150 m
10 30 70 130 m
Armor:
Armor:
1 64 2 38 3 38 1 102 2 76 3 38
4 64 5 64 6 64 4 152 5 152 6 152
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
The original M4 Sherman was deployed to North Africa in October 1942. At first, its
The "Jumbo" was the assault variant of the medium M4 tank. Half way through 1944,
main 75 mm gun was more than sufficient to confront the German Panzer III, armed with
production was ordered for 254 units with heavily reinforced front armor, even better than
50 mm guns, and the Panzer IV, fitted with short 75 mm guns. However, very soon its
the Tiger I, with a 75 mm gun fitted to the T-23 turret. At first, it was thought that this model
armament became insufficient to measure up to the Tiger I and Panther companies at
would be used to assault beach fortifications during the Normandy landings, but for
the European front. In spite of its superior numbers and artillery and allied air support,
operational reasons, it did not go into battle until August 1944.
the Sherman's inferiority against German tanks was obvious.
Although the protection of the front part of the hull was heavily reinforced with respect
The situation worsened from June 1944, when the Panzer IV was refitted with a high
to the M4 Sherman, there was greater improvement to the turret armor, heavily armor-plated
velocity 75 mm gun. The first M4A3E8(76)W, fitted with a new 76 mm high velocity
and practically impenetrable even on the sides. For this reason, the Jumbo was especially
anti-tank gun, entered service in December 1944. It also had wider tracks to improve its
efficient in hull down positions, where only the turret would remain visible to the enemy.
mobility and a new suspension system called E8. Based on this name and with its smoothness of handling and movement proved, this
Despite the hull side armor being thicker than the Sherman's front armor-plating, its flat
new Sherman was named "Easy Eight" by its crews.
design with no inclination made it very vulnerable, especially to attack from hidden infantry
The armor and speed of movement of the M4A3E8(76)W were practically equivalent to those of the M4A3 Sherman, that is, not armed with anti-tank projectiles such as the Panzerschreck.
sufficient for prolonged combat. However, its high velocity anti-tank gun allowed it to confront the German Panzer IV Ausf.H, Panther
Its high velocity 75 mm gun was no different to the one mounted on the M1 Sherman, which restricted its capacity against enemy tanks.
and Tiger I tanks, and it could also surpass the range and power of any inferior category tank.
Its strong armor meant that it could close in to distances where the weapon was more efficient and even then endure punishment from
The M4's modified armor made it useful for surprise attacks, at the maximum firing distance possible while taking advantage the enemy. However, it was slower than other Shermans due to its heavier weight.
of the good mobility provided by its gasoline engine in order to withdraw before the enemy counterattack. Like other Sherman models,
Given its characteristics, it was suitable for use as close support to infantry units during attacks on fortifications and enemy defense
the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the turret roof provided excellent protection from light vehicles and infantry.
positions protected by fixed anti-tank weapons and artillery. The most effective way to attack a Jumbo was to surround it with several
weapons, even if they were lower caliber, or ambush it with anti-tank infantry.

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M26 Pershing Heavy tank S4

M 1500 C 40 V 26 D 5 S 4
Main: L 75 mm R 6 A 130 m
M26 Pershing Main: L 90 mm R 7 A 160 m AP: 93 89 82 65
In 1942, the United States AP: 149 147 141 93 10 30 70 130 m
Army began to work on
a series of heavy tank 10 30 70 160 m Armor:
prototypes created from Armor:
the T20, the final result 1 51 2 38 3 38
of which was the T26E3. 1 102 2 76 3 51 4 76 5 51 6 51
Its production dates
from November 1944, and 4 102 5 76 6 76 G 1x 0.50 caliber G 1x 0.30 caliber
although only 20 units
went into battle at G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
Flamethrower tanks were a strange combination
the European front in
early 1945, it played a The strong point of the Pershing was its of armaments that reached their highest peak
fundamental role in the powerful 90 mm high velocity gun, a much during the Second World War. In fact, there were
Korean War.
more powerful weapon than any of those many countries which used them as vehicles for
Its front armor was fitted to the rest of the United States tanks assaulting fortifications and bunkers, although Germany, half way through
comparable to that of
and comparable in performance to guns mounted on the Tiger I the conflict, converted all of its units into conventional tanks.
the Jumbo, although its
turret armor was less. and Panther.
Only the United States found a use for a tank with these characteristics in the
The inclination of the
hull plates facilitated All in all, the M26 Pershing was a heavy tank with excellent fighting ability and its presence Pacific islands. The Marines used the M4A3R3 Zippo to assault Japanese bunkers
rebounds and considerable on the battlefield, in spite of its reduced mobility, was generally decisive. built with thick concrete walls, which no American gun could get through. In fact,
increased the effective
only a limited number of similar tanks, known as the Croc, were sent to Europe.
protection, while the Inventory:
front of the turret,
Based on the M4A3 Sherman, this tank replaced its coaxial machine gun with
although it had the same 46x 25x 5x 650x 2.900x 1x
armor thickness, could be a flamethrower. It was very efficient at short distances for attacking trenches and
more easily penetrated, buildings occupied by enemy infantry. However, in open country it was practically
especially around the main useless.
weapon mounting.
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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M4A3R2 Croc Flamethrower tank 53x 45x 5x 600x 2.550x 1x 1x

M 3 C 25
V 33 D 5
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M4A3(105) Medium tank M4A3E2(76)W Jumbo Medium tank

M 5 C 25 V 33 D 5 S 4 M 8 C 40 V 27 D 5 S 4
Main: L 105 mm R 20 A 150 m Main: L 76 mm R 6 A 150 m
Armor: AP: 117 113 105 74

1 64 2 38 3 38
10 30 70 150 m

Armor:
4 76 5 51 6 25 1 102 2 76 3 38
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
4 152 5 152 6 152
Based on the M4A3, this tank had a 105 mm
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
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 The 76 mm gun allowed
capacity of its explosive projectiles, their use
it to compete in the same
conditions with the Panzer IV
against enemy tanks was very limited.
Ausf.H, the Panther
In combat it operated as a combination of a battle tank and self-propelled artillery. and the Tiger I.
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
M4A3E2(76)W Jumbo
velocity parabola, therefore it was advisable to place it behind hills and other low
Some M4A3E2 Jumbo models
obstacles in order to hit enemy positions, without exposing itself to enemy fire. were fitted with a 76 mm
high velocity gun, with
A direct hit from a 105 mm projectile on an enemy tank would not destroy it, but it a range and penetration
could damage its tracks and its main gun, or wound its crew. On the other hand, capacity much greater
a direct hit on any light vehicle would render it unserviceable. than that of the original
Its formidable armor Jumbo.
protected it from nearly
any weapon fired against
its front part.

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M26 E4 Super Pershing Super-heavy tank Transport and logistics

M 10 C 50 V 22 D 5 S 4
Main: L 90 mm R 7 A 180 m
AP: 179 177 171 91
10 30 70 180 m
Armor:
1 119 2 76 3 51
4 115 5 76 6 76
G 1x 0.50 caliber G 2x 0.30 caliber
Willys MB jeep Car
M 110 C 7.5 V 45 D 3 S -
Head on, the weakest point was
on the turret, in the area located around G 1x 0.30 caliber
the weapon mounting. One round
penetrating this point would probably This iconic all-terrain vehicle was used by the
damage the main gun and would leave United States Army in 1940. With the need for a
the Super Pershing defenseless. light vehicle that could carry out reconnaissance
work and transport of military command, bids
were opened which only the American Bantam
company entered.

Once the first prototype was accepted, and

faced with a lack of industrial capacity to cover
Its reinforced front armor
reduced its top speed, but
the manufacture of the vehicle, the United States Willys MB jeep
would allow it to get close Army was obligated to share the design with two The Willys Jeep became
more important companies in the sector: Ford and one of the most versatile
to and destroy heavy enemy vehicles of the Second
tanks before they got close Willys. After analyzing the new design proposals, the Americans decided to share the World War: its traction
enough to penetrate its armor- production work by ordering 1,500 units from each of the three companies. was ideal for all kinds
plating. of terrain, therefore it
was used as an ambulance,
One year after the manufacture of the first models, the United States Army opted for the
control vehicle,
vehicle designed by Willys, and ordered 16,000 units from this company. However, the reconnaissance unit and
lack of industrial capacity to cope with an order of similar size, the United States Army was even as a tow truck
for guns and anti-tank
forced to request production of two models in parallel: Willys MB and Ford GPW. Between
weapons. An amphibious
both, more than half a million units were manufactured, many of which were used by the model was also produced
armies of the United Kingdom and the USSR, thanks to the "Lend-Lease" programme. which was used by the
Improved version of the heavy M26 Pershing tank. In January 1945, a single prototype was produced, officially named T26E1-1, for Soviet Army.
counterattacking the new German Tiger II battle tank. Fitted with a new 90 mm gun, it fired high velocity projectiles with greater range
With the passing of time, the Jeep has become a true icon of the United States of America.
and capacity for penetrating the Panther's armor.
Its design inspired a whole series of future all-terrain vehicles, both civilian and military,
It is recorded that the only Super Pershing that fought in Europe destroyed two unidentified German armor-plated vehicles at long which are used today throughout the world.
range and a Tiger at point blank.

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 44 United States Army: Transport and logistics Combat guide 45

Willys AT jeep Car GMC CCKW (transport) Supply truck

M 160 C 5 V 36 D 2 S - M 50 C 5 V 36 D 2 S 10 Y
G 2x bazookas
Transported ammunition and supplies for
Some Jeeps were fitted with anti-tank the infantry troops.
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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5.000x 2.000x 500x 10x 20x 10x 10x 15x 1x
22x

M3A1 Armored half track GMC CCKW (supplies) Supply truck

M 125 C 5 V 35 D 2 S 8 Y M 150 C 5 V 36 D 2 S - Y
Armor:
Transported supplies for the infantry,
1 8 2 8 3 8 as well as ammunition for all types
of gun and large weapons used by
G 1x 0.50 caliber
the United States Army. It also carried
Armored halftrack developed in the additional Jerry cans of fuel.
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. Inventory:

5.000x 2.000x 500x 10x 20x 10x 10x 100x 2x

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3.600x 24x 12x 12x 12x 1x Ammunition for all types of weapons and guns used by the United States Army.
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GMC CCKW (engineers) Supply truck Special attacks

M 250 C 5 V 36 D 2 S - Y
Air attack
Transported supplies for the installation
M - C - a Only available in Historic Battle
of defensive elements, as well as mines
and spare fuel. 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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14x 24x 24x 30x 20x 2x 5x P-51 Mustang

The most iconic fighter of
the conflict appeared when
there was a requirement
for a suitable bomber
escort for incursions
Supply trucks in enemy territory. The
Mustang did not waste
All the tanks, armed vehicles and fixed guns had an
time in showing the world
adequate supply of ammunition for prolonged battle.
that this facet of the
However, it was possible that these vehicles could use
The armament of the P-51 Mustang air war was unrivalled.
all their ammunition and still remain operational,
Accompanying the
especially in the case of self-propelled howitzers and consisted mainly of six .50 caliber machine
impressive B-17 Flying
artillery batteries which operated far from the front and guns mounted on the wings. For ground Fortresses, the P-51s went
could use their projectiles without having suffered an attack missions, it was equipped with down in the history books.
enemy attack.
two 907 kg bombs and up to ten 127 mm
The supply trucks transported projectiles for all the rockets.
army's weapons, from infantry mortars up to the largest
artillery guns, as well as fuel for vehicles that had During the battle you can request air support: a P-51D Mustang will overfly the designated
used up their reserves. The infantry could also be
area and fire its rockets. The attack is especially effective against fixed gun positions that
resupplied from these trucks with ammunition, grenades
and anti-tank projectiles. may have prevented the advance of your tanks, or for neutralizing enemy artillery used in
Protect your supply trucks and keep them away from enemy the rearguard. Nevertheless, the Mustang can be brought down on its approach if there
units; the ammunition that they transport could blow up are enemy anti-aircraft guns in the area. Against German troops it is advisable to neutralize
if there are explosions nearby. the hidden Flak 88 batteries and request intervention from the Mustang.
 48 United States Army: Special attacks Combat guide 49

Naval bombardment Assault infantry

M - C - a Only available in Historic Battle M 135 C 25 H 10 X 2
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. 6 4

During the Baptism of Fire, the marines could request naval bombardment on enemy positions once the beach head had been secured Thompson submachine gun M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle
in enemy territory. The naval batteries would bombard an extensive area with firepower second-to-none. Use this overwhelming attack
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in order to weaken the fixed enemy defenses before the last advance of your troops.
16x 6x 8x 4x
101st airborne
M - C - a Only available in Historic Battle
The air supremacy shown in the European theater of operations allowed the United States to deploy battalions of airborne troops
M5A1 Stuart Light tank
behind enemy lines. Armed with semi-automatic carbines and grenades, the 101st could destroy defensive guns and attack targets
M 300 C 13 V 35 D 4 S -
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: L 37 mm R 3 A 110 m
AP: 66 63 54 44
10 30 70 110 m
Mass production
Armor:
M 6 C 50
The immense United States industry allows its army to produce a large number of weapons and vehicles. Thanks to this production
1 29 2 25 3 25
capacity, you can deploy two M4A3E8(76)W Sherman tanks and outnumber your opponent. 4 38 5 32 6 25
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 lightly-
armored enemy scout vehicles such as the German SdKfz 223 and Panzer I or the Japanese Type 92s.

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