Armored Infantry
Early experience with armored warfare in the First World War made it clear that tanks could not fight in isolation. It was essential that tanks be supported by infantry. The Armored Infantry was developed to fill that role.
The 8th was composed of 3 Armored Infantry Battalions:
- 7th, 49th & 58th Armored Infantry Battalions
Each battalion was organized as follows:
- A Battalion Headquarters Unit
- 1 Headquarters Co (HQ Co)
- 3 Armored Infantry Companies referred to as A,B and C Companies
- 1 Service Company
The Battalion Headquarters Unit was made up of the battalion command team and their vehicles; 2 – 3 M2A1 or M3A1Halftracks and various peeps or similar vehicles.
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