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M2 and M3 Halftracks |
The 2nd Armored club has the privelege of using two halftracks of two different types. The most significant changes from the M2 to the M3 is that the rear bed section is short. The fuel tanks are installed in the back of the M2 where the M3 has them located behind the cab. M2s usually have ammo storage racks on the sides, given their original nature as an artillery prime mover. Our unit typically fields the longer M3 version at most events for infantry support. |
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This original White M3 Halftrack had been set up as an M-16, Quad .50cal Machinegun Anti-Aircraft platform, so the infantry seats and rifle racks are non-existant. Below is a diagram of a halftrack set up for carrying armored infantry:
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Armored troopers can also ride in the M2 Halftrack. This slightly shorter 'track features a skate-rail, armored pulpit above the right side of the cab where a .50 cal machinegun can be mounted.
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Both halftracks suit the needs of the 41st Armored Infantry as they make the soldiers highly mobile and able to keep up with the tanks as well as providing a platform for heavy weapons and some decent cover. Armored Infantrymen lived off their assigned halftrack and these vehicles would have every belonging (as well as spoils) strapped to the front, sides, and rear of it as well as an extra stash of rations.
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M3 Halftrack | M2 Halftrack |
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