Re: [GZG] And now for something completely different...

At 12:12 AM +0000 7/11/08, emu2020@comcast.net wrote:
>I'll try to answer the various posts in this one -
> 
>As for why all in 3's simply because that's how I bought them. That is
not to say that I will not increase beyond that, but it is what I have
right now.
 
The british used 3 tank platoons in WWII. They stuck to that, but other
formations used 4 vehicles in a section or platoon. The US does the same
today. (the british also used 3 aircraft in a flight). 3 vehicles is
hard to work, especially in aircraft terms, but also in terms of tank
platoons. You want a wingman and buddy that can over watch you while you
do something hazardous. Or a pair of tanks to watch your tanks while you
move forwards on bounds.

In recce terms, 2x2 works well. When you get above that, your job is
usually more complicated. Cav Scout Platoons in Vietnam used 3 tanks and
5 apcs for a 10 track section. British carrier platoons (attached to
infantry divisions) used 7 carriers as a unit.
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