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The New M-36 Tank Destroyer
Joins the Division in October, 1944. A Welcome Sight
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| M-10 TD (3-inch/76mm) |
M-36 TD (90mm) |
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The above comparison photo of the older M-10
GMC TD (left) and the new M-36 GMC TD was taken at Stolberg,
Germany, on October 24, 1944, as M-36's were first arriving for
the 703rd TD Bn. The 90mm M-36, as opposed to the 3-inch/76mm
M-10, was designed to be much better in dealing with the heavier
German tanks such as the Panther and the Tiger I. In addition
to its bigger gun, the M-36 had power turret traverse and a common
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