The armed half-track

[Herr Straße Laufer]

Gentlemen,
I think I started this by wondering what the MG on the halftrack was used for ??? As in what was its PRIMARY roll.Offensive to help in a attack, or defensable as in to use against air attack, ambush or that sort of thing. What did the halftrack do MOST of the time. Not what could it POSSABLY do.

On topic, some HT's had Mg's on them to provide anti air protection. Some have Mg's on them provide fire support for the infantry they carry.
American halftracks, personnel carriers, had .50 cal mgs for AA protection. Though, some of the scout HT's carry additional .30 cal mgs to provide fire support.
To try to define a primary roll would need an indepth look at each of the HT's and the tactical use by armies that used them.
German Ht's that carried troops did so to carry them into the fight. They were to increase the mobility of the infantry soldier while providing him some cover to get closer to a fight without taking unneccessary casualties.



RR