Re: M113 APCs and Things

Alan E and Carmel J Brain wrote:

> If an HMG is attacking a vanilla M-113 at anything under 1000m, it
will
> go through the sides as if they weren't there, but may be stopped at
the
> front, if only by hitting the engine.
> Basically, vs an HMG being inside or outside makes little difference.

    Right, but just saying that the rounds will pierce the ACAV doesn't
really
help in determining the casualties.  What's the difference in mechanics
if the
HMG firer is targeting the partially exposed gunners or the ACAV itself?

-Mike

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