Among the most successful armored vehicles produced by American
industry - known as the Arsenal of Democracy - during the Second World
War were the M2 and M3 half-tracks. They served on every battlefront and
were as recognizable as other famous American wartime vehicles like the
Sherman and the Jeep, and around 40,000 were produced between 1941 and
1945. They were easy to assemble, operate and maintain, and their
versatility allowed them to fulfill a variety of purposes. This volume
in Pen & Sword's LandCraft series traces the design, development and
manufacturing history of the M2/M3 and describes its operational role
within the Allied armies.
A selection of archive photographs showing the M2/M3 in action gives a
graphic impression of how adaptable these vehicles were and records the
range of equipment they could carry. The book is an excellent source for
the modeler, providing details of available kits, together with
specially commissioned color profiles demonstrating how the M2/M3 used
by different units and armies appeared.