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M10 and M36 Tank Destroyers 1942-53

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - APC's, AFV's, Softskins & Other Vehicles

Last Stocked on 1/26/2024

Product Info

Title
M10 and M36 Tank Destroyers 1942-53
Publisher
Category
Author
S.J. Zaloga
Publish Year
2002
Pages
48
Dimensions
7x10x.2"
NKG Part #
2147348691
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG057
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG57

Description

The US Army had a unique tactical doctrine during World War II, placing the emphasis for tank fighting on its Tank Destroyer Command whose main early-war vehicle was the M10 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage, based on the reliable M4A2 Sherman tank chassis. This durable and versatile vehicle saw combat service from the North Africa campaign in 1943. By 1944, its gun was not powerful enough and it was rearmed with the new 90 mm gun, becoming the M36 90mm Gun Motor Carriage. This book details one of the only US armored vehicles capable of dealing with the Panther and Tiger during the Battle of the Bulge.