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Old November 19th, 2007, 10:01 PM
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Default Re: APCs in WWII

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Originally Posted by Za Rodinu View Post
So the vehicles used as tank-killers became motorised gun carriers (actually GMC - Gun Motor Carriage) on a common chassis to the regular infantry carriers.

What mattered here was the cross-country ability of the vehicles, which made them useful for a number of roles other than APCs.

Not sure I understand,Za. Just from memory, if the M3 turned it's gun to the side,it would lift the tracks off the ground. If you missed, being soft-skinned, you stood a good chance
of being hit[and destroyed] if the German spotted you.
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