Battlegroup
Name:
Medium AT Gun Turret Class: Open Turret Type: N/A Crew: 4 Speed: Very
Slow Weight: 4,873
lb. (2,215 kg) Engine: N/A
A
definite improvement over the 57mm anti-tank gun, the M5 provided the high
velocities needed for rounds to puncture heavy armor plate. Able to penetrate
4.8 inches (122mm) of armor at 110 yards (100m) the M5 gave the American
army its much-needed close anti-tank support.
Since
this gun can't be placed in buildings, try deploying it in a covered position
with several clear lanes of fire. These crews are especially adept at making
use of wooded areas to conceal their position. While the three-inch shell
may not kill most tanks on the first shot, the M5 should be able to get
in a second salvo before the enemy has a chance to return fire. This gun
is often the only thing that stands between your infantry and a German armored
column. It is vital that you become proficient in its use.
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