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The American M3 Half-track APC was built since 1942 by the U.S. firms White, Autocar, Diamond T, and then later by International. It is actually an armored truck in which they replaced the rear axle with a chain suspension. The M3 was designed as a troop carrier (Armored Personnel Carrier), but was also a weapons carrier, for example, for mortars, missiles and anti-aircraft guns. It was delivered to all allied troops and used on all fronts. Overall, about 41,000 units were built, some of which were still up and running in the 90's in some armies.

M3A1[]

M3A1
M3A1
General Historical Information
Place of origin USA
Category Armoured Personnel Carrier
Armored Fighting Vehicle
Debut in FHSW Debut in Battlefield 1942
Speed 72 km/h
Main armament 12.7 mm M2HB Browning
15x100 rounds
General Ingame Information
Used by USA
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
Soviet Union
Netherlands
Crew in‑game 6
Special abilities Setting up a Browning M1919A4 Tripod
Ammunition supply of the crew
Seat 4 Passenger Seat
Seat 5 Passenger Seat
Seat 6 Passenger Seat
Transporting artillery - 40 mm Bofors M1936
- Ordnance QF 6 Pounder
- 75mm M2A1
- M5 3 inch Anti-Tank Gun
- T8 90 mm Anti-Tank Gun
- 105mm M2A1
- 155 mm howitzer M1917A4
Historical Picture
M3 Half-track

In FHSW, the M3A1 can in many ways be essential for a successful attack. It can transport many soldiers at once and quickly be brought to the site and provides them with all the necessities. It can also act as mobile spawnpoint that can be put in an advantagous position. With its gun, it forces the enemy troops to cover and provides some protection against air raids. The Half-track also serves as the primary artillery tractor for the US and their allies, towing just about all their artillery that is on wheels. The M3A1 has a few minor improvements over the original game, such as the machine gunner is better protected, since the position is lower in the vehicle so that only the head is visible, there is also the option to duck for complete cover. Furthermore, the vehicle is now mostly bulletproof. The driver has the option to drop off a machine gun at tactically favorable positions.

The Soviet Union, Great Britain and the commonwealth forces have unique versions of this truck, instead of the Browning M2 a Bren or DP-machine gun may be mounted. In the British version with the Bren the hatches the driver can peek out from can be turned up or down either for more vision or protection. This version is also used by the Dutch.



M3A1M "Minelayer"[]

M3A1 "Minelayer"
M3A1M
M3A1 Minenlayer
General Historical Information
Place of origin USA
Category Minelayer
Debut in FHSW Debut in Battlefield 1942
Speed 72 km/h
Main armament 24 mines
General Ingame Information
Used by USA
Crew in‑game 2
Seat 2 12.7 mm M2HB Browning
8x200 rounds

As the name suggests, it is a minelayer. It can be used to defend a flag against armoured attacks. However, you should lay the mines wisely, as they deny not only the enemy but your teammates. The mines will disappear after 120 seconds if they have not been detonated.

In order not to reveal the minefield, you should hide the vehicle after planting the mines or destroy it. An unoccupied minelayer in near a key location looks very suspicious.

There is also a equivalent version of the Sd.Kfz. 251 "Hanomag" for the Germans and their co-belligerents.

Derived vehicles in FHSW[]

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