Maybe this oversupply of firepower was one of the reasons the Division was chosen to hald the left flank/conduct deep penetration (depending on how you see the Divisions role within the overall 3rd Army offensive)?
I do believe that 42 M2 Bradleys as stated in the EE book has to be a misprint. 22 might be a more accurate figure, perhaps less, especially as it's stated the infantry component of the division is mainly carried in trucks.
Another factor which may have reduced troop number while keeping equipment levels relatively high is radiation. Perhaps dismounted elements of the division passed too close to a crater?
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