Aug 23, 2016 m10 wolverine american tank destroyer. After us entry into world war ii and the formation of the tank destroyer force, a suitable vehicle was needed to equip the new battalions. The m10 tank destroyer, formally 3inch gun motor carriage, m10 was a united states tank destroyer of world war ii. Beautiful 8 wheel version of the tank destroyer sleeve patch.
During training in the united states, soldiers serving in tank destroyer units were. Page 3 of 22 tank destroyer ssi and insignia posted in army and usaaf. The shirt was beyond hope of salvaging, due to the rips and overall horrible condition. Us army north american world war 2 ww2 m18 hellcat tank destroyer gun motor carriage with m4 a3 sherman tank and m36 td in background the m10 wolverine tank destroyer on display outside the overlord museum, lotissement omaha center, collevillesurmer, france. More than a third of all wolverines were supplied to allied nations under lendlease. Army developed a special weapon to counter the tanks of the german wehrmacht. There are a total of 42 ww2 tank destroyers 1939 1945 in the military factory. As m10 tank destroyers came into use, with a 3inch gun, these replaced the 75mm. Us troops also called them tds a nickname for any tank destroyer. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during world war ii.
I seriously hoped for this back in 1994 when i did up a pair of wwii us tank destroyers, an m10 3 gun motor carriage gmc and an m36 90mm gmc. The m10 was the standard us tank destroyer by the time of the invasion of mainland italy in september 1943. This durable and versatile vehicle saw combat service from the north africa campaign in 1943. The transmission was a 5 speed forward and 1 speed backward type while. I pulled my m10 tank destroyer out for a little cleaning and decided to paint chip and weather the model a little bit more and mounting it on a more compact display base. Two types of armament were used in us tank destroyer battalions. The scratchbuilders mantra always seems to be build it, and someone will make a kit of it. An american tank destroyer firing in the night, ardennes, m10 wolverine, m10 tank.
Fort hood was one of the main training facilities of tank destroying forces during world war ii. The tank destroyer would be fast, lightly armored, and armed with a powerful gun. Tamiya 116 german tank destroyer jagdpanther late full op. Zalogas previous volume in this series covered us armored divisions and this volume covers the remaining spectrum of separate tank battalions and tank. Jun 12, 20 a short film introducing the m10 tank destroyer, presented in a humorous manner. Wwii army armor corps td tank destroyer 8 wheel tank killer patch no glow. Patches and insignia of the us army from the great war to the early cold war armor, cavalry, tank destroyer, constabulary by kurt h. Zalogas volume on us tank battalions and tank destroyer battalions in the eto in 194445 in ospreys battle order series is filled to the brim with useful data and incisive comment. World war 2 saw a dizzying array of tank destroyers deployed, some allnew designs while others were built from existing vehicles.
During world war ii the us army did not want its sherman tanks to engage. Here comes a new kit to match their german reworkings. Tank destroyer panther hellcat patch by beltschazar. New m10 wolverine ww2 allied tank destroyer custom kit available now the m10 wolverine was main us tank destroyer in world war ii and participated in the north africa campaign, invasion of italy, the liberation of france and the low counties, as well as the final push into nazi germany. Marder hotchkiss walk around pvkv m43 walk around type 1 honi walkaround sturmgeschutz 40 walkaround tank destroyer m10 tamiya 89554 us tank destroyers 194145 armor at war 7005 nashorn walk around achilles iic walk around m10 and m36 tank destroyers 194253 new vanguard 57. This next one we cut off of a early og107 fatigue shirt in the mid1980s. In 1992 the outstanding history of the tank destroyer forces wwii was published and distributed. Have never seen another like this one in any collections.
Tank destroyer battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. Tank destroyer battalion patches flying tigers surplus. The following section provides individual pages for each unit and provides a short history along with everything we have on the unit, to this point. An opentopped, rounded turret initially developed for the abandoned t1m6 heavy tank was installed onto the body of an m4a2 sherman and a 3inch 76. The m10s relatively thin 37mm of armour and opentopped fivesided welded turret on the other hand made it vulnerable to antitank weapons, so its main role became defensive, often firing from concealed positions. The tank destroyer battalion was a type of military unit used by the united states army during. The m10 tank destroyer, formally 3inch gun motor carriage, m10 was a united states tank destroyer of world war ii based on the chassis of the m4 sherman tank. After us entry into world war ii and the formation of the tank destroyer force. The most widelyproduced american tank destroyer, with a total of 6,706 vehicles, in two basic variants, manufactured from september 1942 through january 1944. The m36 served with its other tank destroyer brothers the m10 and m18 during the rest of the war, but its 90 mm gave it a vast increase in firepower. Powered by twin diesels, it was based on the same chassis used by the m4a2 sherman. The first proper tankdestroyer was the m10 wolverine, which featured the hull of the m4 sherman tank and a new pentagonal turret. After the us entry into world war ii and the formation of the tank destroyer force.
A total of 1,100 m10s were converted to achilles, making it the second most numerous armoured fighting. Aug 28, 2016 the first proper tank destroyer was the m10 wolverine, which featured the hull of the m4 sherman tank and a new pentagonal turret. Consider spawning a m10 when facing weaker adversaries such as light tanks. New m10 wolverine ww2 allied tank destroyer custom kit. It was based on the idea that the germans used their tanks in large masses to create massive breakthroughs in the enemy lines and was based on a study of their invasion of the. The m10 wolverine was main us tank destroyer in world war ii and participated in the north africa campaign, invasion of italy, the liberation of france and the low counties, as well as the final push into nazi germany. Lo in june 1944 lightlyarmored and heavilyarmed, tankdestroyers proved effective against panzers by sebastien roblin during the 1940s, the u. Diorama, m10 tank destroyer, image avion, us armor, ww2 history, battle tank, ww2 tanks, military equipment, armored vehicles at the sharp end m10 wolverine m10 tank destroyer operation market garden photo dump ww2 history ww2 photos war image war dogs military pictures. An american tank destroyer of alexander patchs seventh u. Niceall of my items are guaranteed to be 100% original period pieces and are quality military antiques. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the. Tank destroyer units were broken into three groups, brigades, groups and battalions. M10 tank destroyerwolverine plastic box warlord games ltd. The m10 tank destroyer was an american tank destroyer of world war ii.
Army was coming to terms with the need to adapt its arsenal and operational doctrines to the evolving european battlefield. Mar 29, 2009 the m10 tank destroyer, formally 3inch gun motor carriage, m10 was a united states tank destroyer of world war ii. Our military patches make an excellent addition to your collection or a great gift. Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 3 army and usaaf. Rather than providing the history of the tank destroyer forces as a narrative, i felt it would require a lot less reading, and be easier to find specific dates, if it was done in timeline form. The m10 costs almost half as much to spawn that the m18. Its purpose is to fill a void in the tank destroyer line it comes in after the lee and the chaffee but before the first m4a1 sherman. M10 tank destroyer test at general motors marine m10 wolverine tank destroyer advance on pto captured m10 wolverine us tank destroyer m10 gi with bazooka fontainebleau france 23 august 1944 m10 tank destroyer moves into artena. The 17pdr sp achilles officially 17 pounder, selfpropelled, achilles was a british variant of the american m10 tank destroyer armed with the british ordnance qf 17 pounder highvelocity 76. The highlight of 1993 was the permanent display of one m10 wolverine tank destroyer in the patton museum of cavalry and armor. It proved more than capable of countering heavy tanks it was recorded as disabling a panther tank at 3,200 yards and its roots in the m10 meant that it possessed greater survivability than. The american m10 tank destroyer served during wwii. The tank destroyer units were formed in response to the german use of massed formations of armored vehicles units.
During training in the united states, soldiers serving in tank destroyer units were authorized to wear the tank destroyer forces shoulder sleeve insignia. I think the weathering served to give the miniature a little more character, though the effect is subtle. Mar 24, 2012 marder hotchkiss walk around pvkv m43 walk around type 1 honi walkaround sturmgeschutz 40 walkaround tank destroyer m10 tamiya 89554 us tank destroyers 194145 armor at war 7005 nashorn walk around achilles iic walk around m10 and m36 tank destroyers 194253 new vanguard 57. The official patch worn by the troops of the tank destroyer battalions.
Three m10 3 gmc tank destroyers engage panzers from the 10. A short film introducing the m10 tank destroyer, presented in a humorous manner. Conceived in 1943, the m36 first served in combat in europe in october 1944, where. Buy m10 tank destroyer ww2 tank by rycotokyo81 as a tshirt, classic t shirt. See more ideas about tank destroyer, m10 tank destroyer and ww2 tanks. As the brake is applied power is transferred to the other track through the differential gear train causing the tank to turn. The m18 hellcat tank destroyer the campaign for the national.
The m10 had a crew of five and a top speed of about 48. Due to the thin armor the m10 should not be played like a normal tank, but rather as a tank destroyer. The m10 tank destroyer was the end result of the initial us army doctrine that determined that thank destroyers would combat massed enemy armor, freeing up tanks to provide direct support to infantry. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with antitank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. The american m18 hellcat was the fastest and the deadliest.
Tank destroyer ssi and insignia page 3 army and usaaf u. The unit was organized in one of two different formsa towed battalion equipped with anti tank guns, or a mechanized battalion equipped with armored selfpropelled guns. Includes up close looks at m 10 tank destroyers and camp facilities. The mission of the tank destroyers was to engage and destroy enemy armor permitting allied tanks to concentrate on exploitation of break throughs and the destruction of enemy rear areas. A second 3 gun m10 was located outside near the entrance to the armor memorial park of the patton museum. Links are provided for any other web based information we are aware of.
The m36 tank destroyer, formally 90 mm gun motor carriage, m36, was an american tank destroyer used during world war ii. This army tank destroyer 3 patch is made by the same company that supplies patches to the united states armed forces. Us tank and tank destroyer battalions in the eto 194445. The process would be handled by the fisher body company and evaluations were headed by the us tank destroyer board.
Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily primary operator. It was powered by a water cooled, 375 hp, gmc 6046 twin diesel 671 engine with a 620liter carrying capacity for fuel. By this point the tankdestroyer doctrine was badly outdated. Get the best deals on tank destroyer patch when you shop the largest online selection at. Together with the m4 shermanbased m10 tank destroyer, and the highly efficient, 90mm gunarmed m36 tank destroyer, the hellcat served in all american theaters of world war 2 both in europe and the pacific. The m10 tank destroyer was a world war ii united states tank destroyer which was based on the chassis of the m4 sherman tank, it was fitted with the 3inch 76. Ebay police there are no offensives symbols here hidden or otherwise.
By november 1941, the army requested a vehicle with a gun in a fully rotating turret after other interim models were criticized for. 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 earlywar vehicle was the m10 3inch gun motor carriage, based on the reliable m4a2 sherman tank chassis. Most of these vehicles had the hull of a sherman tank and. The m36 combined the hull of the m10 tank destroyer, which used the m4 shermans reliable chassis and drivetrain combined with sloped armor, and a massive new turret mounting the 90 mm gun m3. The m10 tank destroyer, m10 wolverine, or m10 gun motor carriage was a tank destroyer that was used by the united states during world war ii. See more ideas about tank destroyer, wwii and ww2 tanks. Powerfull 90mm gmc 1944 m36 jackson tank destroyer. Even before nazi germanys declaration of war on america on 11 december 1941.
The m10s relatively thin 37mm of armour and opentopped fivesided welded turret on the other hand made it vulnerable to antitank weapons, so its main role became defensive, often firing from concealed po. Get the best deal for tank destroyer patch from the largest online selection at. The final drive gear cluster now off lets us see the final drive train. If you are grinding the us tank line its a much needed relief. World war 2 tank destroyer boot camp restored color 1943. The first proper tank destroyer was the m10 wolverine, which featured the hull of the m4 sherman tank and a new pentagonal turret. M18 hellcat of the 824th tank destroyer battalion in action at wiesloch, germany, april 1945.
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