- For the Steel Division: Normandy 44 unit see SD:M20
M20 is a United States Recon unit in Steel Division II.
Background[ | ]
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. Instead, the M8 took on the role of a reconnaissance vehicle, making contact with enemy troops and reporting on their dispositions and strength. For this purpose, it was outfitted with powerful radios. Its thin armour offered enough protection to withstand small arms fire and shrapnel while its gun could engage lightly armoured vehicles and infantry.
The M20 armoured utility car, also known as the M20 scout car, was a Greyhound with the turret replaced with a low, armoured open-topped superstructure and an anti-aircraft ring mount for a .50 cal. M2 heavy machine gun. The M20 was primarily used as a command vehicle and for forward reconnaissance, but many vehicles also served as armoured personnel carriers and cargo carriers.
Ten M20 were used in the Tank Destroyer Battalion, Towed. Four is in the Headquarters and Headquarters Company while two serve in the Gun companies.
30 M20 were authorized for the Tank Destroyer Battalion, Self-Propelled with three in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, eight in each Tank Destroyer Gun companies two served in the Company headquarters and the two served in the tank destroyer platoon security section. and three more in the reconnaissance company.
Strategy[ | ]
M20 provides 3rd Armored (SD2)'s Recon (SD2) with armored recon transportation.