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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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M4 High Speed Tractor and M2A1 howtizer?
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Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 07:05 AM UTC
Does anyone know if M4 High Speed Tractor (Hobby Boss Kit No. 82408) towed M2A1 105 mm howitzer? I am aware that M4 HST was designed for a big 155 mm gun or 8 inch. howitzer but just wondering if I can make a diorama coupled with M2A1 105 mm instead (before someone yells at me for being historically inaccurate, etc.). Thanks.
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Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 07:31 AM UTC
The standard prime mover for the 105mm howitzer M2/M2A1 would've been the GMC short-wheelbase CCKW-352. The M5 series HST was also authorized to tow it. The M4 series HST was overkill for such a small gun and would not have been issued to 105mm howitzer units.

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Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 08:00 AM UTC
Thanks Chris for the info!
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