FM 17-33: Armored Force Field Manual the Armored Battalion

FM 17-33 Armored Force Field Manual the Armored Battalion

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FM 17-33

Armored Force Field Manual the Armored Battalion

Army · FM · Jan 1942 · 142 pages

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EM 17-33 ARMORED FORCE FIELD MANUAL THE ARMORED BATTALION, LIGHT AND M1EDIUM SECTION I GENERAL E 1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE.--a. This manual covers the tactical employment of the light and medium tank battalions both as part of a larger force and when acting independently. It is designed as a guide only and does not lay down a set of inflexible rules. Each tactical situation must be solved on its own merits and the initiative of individual commanders must be encouraged. b. Although not written specifically for the separate tank battalions, the fundamentals covered herein and formations shown are generally applicable to those units. * 2. ORGANIZATION.-a. Armored battalion.-The armored battalion has a headquarters and headquarters company and three tank companies. For details of organization see current Tables of Organization. b.

DesignationFM 17-33

EditionJan 1942

StatusSuperseded

Pages142

FunctionSmall Unit Tactics

EchelonBattalion

CollectionHistoric

Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Editions 6

References 19

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