{"product_id":"m8-m20-greyhound-scout-car-platoon","title":"Achtung Panzer!: British Tanks - M8\/M20 Greyhound Scout Car Platoon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eM8\/M20 Greyhound Scout Car Platoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe M8 Greyhound was originally designed to replace the US military's portee gun in an anti-tank role, but was quickly repurposed once it was realised that its performance against German armour was lacking. It found use as a popular and successful armoured car that served American and British armies well throughout the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts crew of four served a 37mm gun, a co-axial .30 cal, the more aggressive crews adding a .50 cal on the roof for anti aircraft and local defence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was very fast – hence its British name of Greyhound – capable of 55mph on good roads, but was known to bog down in mud. Its armour was enough to shrug off small arms fire, and these vehicles were best used in pairs to scout out enemy lines, supporting each other in a leap-frog fashion on the advance or covering a retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing the armoured turret for a fixed, open fighting compartment, the M20 scout car was used primarily as a command vehicle, Sacrificing the turrets main gun in favour of extra radio capability, it also carried a portable Bazooka for extra anti-armour firepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to many other nations the US developed just the one type of chassis for the role of reconnaissance, destined originally for the tank destroyer units it was eventually issue primarily to the cavalry squadrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conjunction with the M8 the M20 utility car was also developed becoming a command variant in many cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearing in late 1943 in Italy to a baptism by fire on the roads to Rome, the cavalry squadrons gave the tactical commanders a unique unit offering a mix of speed and firepower. This led to the squadrons becoming the core of small, task specific, forces consisting typically of engineers, tank destroyers or self-propelled artillery depending on the mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit will allow you to build both the M8 with its familiar turret and 37mm gun as well as the M20 utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vehicle can also be used in games of Achtung Panzer!, the game of close-quarters tank-on-tank combat, its rules can be found in the Achtung Panzer! rulebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achtung Panzer!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784810897789,"sku":"WGB-START-32","price":49.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/WGB-START-32-M20-M8-Platoon-b_3267372c-4c47-4c7c-87ac-30c698912f55.jpg?v=1779214373","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/m8-m20-greyhound-scout-car-platoon","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}