M5 Half-Track

USA, Half-Track Vehicle, 1943

ATT inf 8/7/6
ATT veh 3/3/3
Cost 8.00
Def 2/2
Speed 4

Gun Transport
This unit has the transport ability. It can carry non-large Artillery.

High Gear 2
If this unit makes its entire move along a road, it gets +2 speed.

Fighting Platform
A non-artillery Soldier carried by this unit can attack during your assault phase if this unit doesn't move during that phase. A Soldier carried by this unit can make defensive-fire attacks.

Set Set II, 22/45 u

 

Special Abilities Errata & FAQ

Gun Transport

This unit has the transport ability. It can carry non-large Artillery.

Q: The French P107 Half Track's Gun Transport SA doesn't mention the restriction on carrying non-large Artillery. Has this changed?
A: It should have the standard wording for this special ability. It can't transport large artillery. We'll include that the next time the Clarifications document is updated. (From a post dated 1/6/10)

High Gear 2

If this unit makes its entire move along a road, it gets +2 speed.

Q: If a Vehicle with High Gear moves entirely on the road using its' High Gear ability and speed, does it get the road bonus?
A: Yes.

Q: Bicycle Troops get High Gear 2, so is the first movement along the road free? Can they move 4 along the road?
A: No, because bicycle troops are classed as Soldiers. Only Vehicles get the normal road bonus.

Fighting Platform

A non-artillery Soldier carried by this unit can attack during your assault phase if this unit doesn't move during that phase. A Soldier carried by this unit can make defensive-fire attacks.

Q: Can a Soldier unit mounted on a Vehicle with the Fighting Platform SA use defensive fire?
A: Yes.

Q: Can they perform a Close Assault while loaded on a Vehicle with Fighting Platform?
A: Yes. Close Assault can be used without dismounting, but only if the transport has the Fighting Platform SA.

Q: The French P107 Half Track's Fighting Platform SA doesn't mention the restriction for non- artillery Soldiers. Has this changed?
A: It should have the standard wording for this special ability. Soldier-artillery subtypes can't attack while being transported by this unit. We'll include that the next time the Clarifications document is updated. (From a post dated 1/6/10)