M8 Greyhound

Description
The M8 Greyhound is an American armored car.

History
Entered service with the US army in 1943. Became the most widely used armored car of WWII.

Usage & Tactics
The American M8 is a powerful light vehicle armed with a mini arsenal of weapons. The vehicle is a huge step-up from the M20, as it is armed with a 37mm anti-tank gun, a .30 Cal coaxial machine gun, and a .50 Cal anti-aircraft machine gun. The vehicle is just as fast and maneuverable as its predecessor.

Offensive Tactics
The Greyhound's impressive arsenal and its relatively cheap cost make it an excellent hit-and-run unit. Seek out gaps in enemy lines or support main assaults directly during early-game, using the vehicle's speed and firepower to eliminate enemy infantry and light vehicles. When heavier vehicles come into play, use the Greyhound's excellent mobility to flank the enemy during an assault - the vehicle's inclusion of an anti-tank gun allows it to eliminate medium tanks if hit from close range, and can even threaten heavy tanks with its impressive APCR rounds (107mm of penetration at point-blank - barely enough to kill a Tiger from the front!).

Defensive Tactics
Like its predecessor, the M8 can be used to effectively plug the gaps in a defensive line. Its mobility and armament make it suited for this role. Use the vehicle to suppress enemy infantry, avoiding frontal engagements with enemy tanks. Instead, use flanking tactics and the vehicle's impressive APCR penetration to incapacitate or immobilize enemy tanks.