The U.S. Army's armored half-track was one of the most widely used and distinctive vehicles of
World War II. In 1941, the Army standardized the M2 Half-Track Car, and the M3 Personnel
Carrier, both based on the M3 Scout Car. Like the Scout Car, it was originally built by
the White Motor Company, but later in the war, it was also produced by Autocar and Diamond-T,
however all models used the White power train and chassis.
The armored half-track proved to be a very flexible vehicle. Besides being used as personnel
carriers, they also served as motor carriages for field and anti-aircraft artillery, prime movers
for anti-tank guns, armored cargo and ammunition carriers, and even ambulances. They were
very popular, and though it was only lightly armored, it was enough to stop most shell fragments
and small arms fire, while the vehicle's quickness and maneuverability on a variety of terrains,
often got it out of trouble.
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