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M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage

Self-propelled Howitzer

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  • # Built 1,778
  • Weight 34,600 lbs.
  • Engine 2x Cadillac Series 42, V8, 346 cu. in., 110 hp each.
  • Crew 4
  • Range 100
  • Speed 36 mph
  • Armament 75mm M2/M3 Howitzer, 46 rounds, .50 cal M2HB mg with 400 rounds.
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The M8 (HMC) was a self-propelled howitzer built using the M5 light tank series chassis. Produced by the Cadillac division of General Motors, the M8 (HMC) was armed with a 75mm Howitzer M2/M3 mounted in an open topped turret and was designed for use as a close support weapon.

The M8 was used against fortified enemy positions and, because of its high elevation turret, was good at hitting the enemy on sides of hills.

The M8 (HMC) saw service with the U.S. Army in Europe and Pacific during WWII. It was also provided to the French who used them in Europe and post-war Indochina and Algeria.

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SATURDAY - DLX EVENTS CAR SHOW 10AM-1PM - Museum Visitors be Aware

If you are planning to visit the American Heritage Museum on Saturday, August 29th, please be aware that the DLX Events Car Show is taking place on the museum grounds and traffic may be heavy between 10:00am to 11:30am. Please note that this event is a separate admission from the museum and tickets to the DLX event may be purchased at the link below. Museum admission is not included with the event ticket.