The M10 and M36 used the same hull, based on that of the M4 Sherman tank. As Tank Destroyers, they were more lightly armoured and faster than tanks, but carried heavier firepower.
When American forces encountered some of the heavier German tanks of the Second World War, they found the M10 wasn’t up to the task. This led to the development of the M36 (seen here), which used the M10’s hull but was fitted with a new turret and a powerful 90mm gun.
Unfortunately for the crew, the turret had no roof. This improved visibility and gave them more space to work in — but it left them vulnerable to artillery and made life far less pleasant during a snowstorm.
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The M10 and M36 used the same hull, based on that of the M4 Sherman tank. As Tank Destroyers, they were more lightly armoured and faster than tanks, but carried heavier firepower.
When American forces encountered some of the heavier German tanks of the Second World War, they found the M10 wasn’t up to the task. This led to the development of the M36 (seen here), which used the M10’s hull but was fitted with a new turret and a powerful 90mm gun.
Unfortunately for the crew, the turret had no roof. This improved visibility and gave them more space to work in — but it left them vulnerable to artillery and made life far less pleasant during a snowstorm.
For more on Allied tank destroyers, see our Tank Chat on the Achilles here: https://youtu.be/icR4UKOLr5A
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