TANK DESTROYERS 

M10 with 3" Gun
3inch GMC M10-Over 6000 were built in the USA. The British version was called the Wolverine. The basis was the M2A3/4 tank chassis. The hull was sloped and the turret was partially counter-balanced. The M7 gun had a flat trajectory and was extremely accurate. This exceptional fighting vehicle saw action throughout the ETO.

M36B 90mm GMC M36
This AFV was developed to stop the German Panther and Tiger tanks at long range. Basically it was a beefed- up M10 with a new turret and more powerful gun. The "Slugger" was first used in late 1944 in NW Europe, it notched up impressive scores. Only about 1500 of these were built. M36's were also used in Korea.

M18 76mm GMC M 18
Many students of armor consider the "Hellcat" to be one of the finest AFV's developed during WWII. With an exceptional power-to-weight ratio it was extremely fast and maneuverable. It was the 1st USA armor to use the torsion bar suspension with road wheels. Production started in 1943 and 2500 were built.

M3 75mm GMC M3
The half track was originally built as a Personnel Carrier. Among the many modifications was our own 1st Destroyer, which also became our insignia. Fitted with the American version of the old French 75 gun it was sent to the Phillipines in 1941 and was first used by the TD's in Tunisia.

M6 3" 
Gun with Prime Mover M3a1 Halftrack This high velocity anti-tank gun was mounted on a split trailed carnage (modified from the 105 howitzer), with a sloped armor shield. Weighing in a 5,850 lb. The 3" gun required careful coordination and teamwork to operate and maneuver. It's gun crew consisted of a Gun Commander a Gunner, a Driver, and seven Cannoneers. 27 Towed Battalions were employed in the ETO. All but four were converted to Self-Propelled TD Battalions by March/April 1945.