SD:Carrier Recce

 is a British Recon unit.

Overview
Derived from the Carden-Lloyd family of tankettes, the Universal Carrier was one of the most ubiquitous fighting vehicles of the British Commonwealth and, at 113,000 built, the most produced armored fighhting vehicle in history.

The Carrier was designed in 1934, by Vickers-Armstrong, and accepted in limited line service in 1936. However, it wasn't until 1940 that the final Universal design was implemented, becoming the most widespread of Universal Carrier models, powered by an 85 hp Ford V8 petrol engine with a Horstmann suspension giving it excellent maneuverability.

The Carrier was used in a multitude of variants thanks to its ubiquity. The default version had a single Bren gun and enough space for a troop of soldiers, while the recon conversion mounts a Boys anti-tank rifle for use against enemy vehicles and light tanks.

Reconnaissance ‘B’ Squadron of the 6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment had Recce Carriers on establishment. During D-Day three Hamilcars landing 6 Recce Carriers.

Strategy

 * A solid anti-personnel platform, particularly in phase A, when you can use it against enemy infantry and artillery with relative impunity - provided you keep it away from enemy anti-tank weapons. With the Boys rifle it has a bit eof its own, but is best kept away from the frontline, harassing enemy units when it's absolutely necessary.