- For the Steel Division: Normandy 44 unit see SD:M3 HT
M3 HT is a United States Support unit in Steel Division II.
Background[ | ]
The M3 Half-track, known officially as the Carrier, Personnel Half-track M3, was an American armored personnel carrier half-track widely used by the Allies during World War II (and in the Cold War). Derived from the M2 Half Track Car, the slightly longer M3 was extensively produced, with about 15,000 units and more than 50,000 derivative variants manufactured. The M3 was adopted by the US Army and Marines, and was found in all theaters of war, North Africa, Europe and the Pacific. It proved reliable and versatile and was fielded by British and Commonwealth forces under Lend-Lease, as well as by many reconstructed Allied forces These served as the primary mounts for the Armored Infantry Battalions of the American Armored Divisions. The Rifle Squads were mounted in half tracks equipped with M1917s.