SD:M8 Command

 is a United States Support unit.

The M8 'Greyhound' was an iconic American vehicle of the Second World War, and was widely used as a reconnaissance and command vehicle throughout the war. Lightly armoured and armed with a 37mm anti-tank gun, it could only effectively engage vehicles and infantry. It had a fast road speed (though its cross-country mobility left a lot to be desired) but its weak floor protection made it vulnerable to mines. The M8 was first and foremost a recon vehicle and only had limited offensive capabilities. The vehicle as presented in-game models this very well: it is fast, often being amongst the first to arrive at the front lines, but has limited combat capabilities.

The M8 is used by all four American divisions in the game as well as by the 2e Blindée, under the name AM-M8 Spahis. It serves a testament to its widespread use.

Overview
The M8 armoured car was originally intended to be a fast tank destroyer. The design was accepted in April 1942, though it had become clear by then that the 37mm gun would be inadequate in future combat engagements. Its thin armour offered enough protection to withstand small arms fire and shrapnel while its gun could engage lightly armoured vehicles and infantry. A variant, the M20 utility car, was also produced in large numbers. Over 8000 Greyhounds were produced in total from 1943 to 1945, making it the most produced armoured car. The M8 was also exported to Allied nations and Resistance armies and saw continued use after the war, amongst others in the Korean war. Some vehicles can still be found in service in Africa and South America.