ORIGINAL: dazkaz15
Hi Jim
This is from the link you gave.
As you can see this indicates that the role of this powerful recon force when reinforced with the M8 75mm Howitzers was not just reconnaissance, but also limited combat missions to secure routes, take out small enemy recon units, and penetrate the enemy line in weak locations to get behind them.
It was also used in delaying actions to give larger forces time to manoeuvre into position.
The unit in game does indeed only consist of the Howitzers, its ammunition carriers, and a small HQ element, as can be seen by the included extract in my original post.
Unless the included 3 Jeeps were used by an included reconnaissance section, but I think they are more likely for use by the small HQ?
The reconnaissance troop of the squadron, normally reinforced with assault guns, and with light tanks when their use is anticipated, is prepared to fight for information if necessary to the accomplishment of reconnaissance missions.
It also may be used to harass or delay a hostile column, to secure critical routes or areas pending the arrival of other forces, or for counter reconnaissance.
OK.
I didn't realize that the recon troop being discussed had been reinforced for a more active combat role.
That assigns the M8 HTC platoon the same role as a mortar platoon in an infantry battalion, including an indirect fire capability.
