The 75 mm howitzer motor carriage M8 "Scott" was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle of the United States in use during World War II. It was developed on the chassis of the M5 Stuart tank and was equipped with a M116 howitzer in an M7 mount.

Nov 5, 2022 · The ‘M8 GMC,’ ‘M8A1,’ or even the long-winded 75 mm Gun M3 on 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 Chassis, was a failure. Although the vehicle performed quite well during its initial trials, numerous serious flaws were eventually discovered.

TM 9-732B 75-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 1944-05-29 "In addition to a description of the 75-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, this manual contains technical information required for the identification, use, and care of the materiel.

Mar 15, 2025 · The introduction of the 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 (M8 HMC) began to replace the T30 HMC in March 1943, with some units using towed guns between the switch from the T30 HMC to the M8 HMC. However, the T30 HMC followed the Allies into the invasion of Sicily in 1943 and the Italian campaign in 1944, which saw at least one T30 HMC with the ...

Dec 31, 2014 · TM 9-319 75mm Pack Howitzer M1A1 and Carriage M8 1948-11-17 "This manual is published for the information of the using arms and services. It contains technical information required for the identification, operation, use, and care of the howitzer, carriage, ammunition, and accessory equipment."

Nov 21, 2016 · The M8’s stubby 75mm howitzer could provide fire support — but it was no antitank weapon. Still, the American commander decided to attack before being discovered by a tank that could single-handedly decimate his entire company.

Jun 7, 2020 · The 75-mm (2.95-in) Pack Howitzer M1A1 on Carriage M8 was one of the Allies’ most successful light weapons of the type. It was a pack howitzer that could be readily adapted for para-dropping, and was used by both British and American airborne units in 1944 and 1945.

75 MM PACK HOWITZER, M8 Pack artillery is designed to be easily disassembled and carried by pack animals such as horses or mules. Pack artillery has been used by the U.S. Army since the 1830’s. In 1927, the U. S. Army adopted the 75mm Pack Howitzer, M1.

May 20, 2024 · Developed in the between-war years, the 75 mm Pack Howitzer met the needs for an artillery piece that was transportable across difficult terrain. Easily assembled and disassembled, it could be transported in 7 mule loads or 9 parachute loads, pulled fully assembled by a ¾ ton truck, or, likely to the chagrin of many Marines, by four men in ...

Mar 7, 2014 · The M8 75mm Howitzer Motor Carriage was a successful attempt to mount a howitzer in the chassis of an M5 light tank, and was used in combat from late in 1943 until the end of the Second World War.