The National Interest

The M36 Was America’s Best World War II Tank Destroyer

Here’s What You Need to Know: American forces fielded several variants of the M36 tank destroyer and gradually incorporated improvements into the design, including a travel lock that kept the main gun ...
The National Interest

This Tank Destroyer Cut Through Hitler’s Armor Like a Hot Knife Through Butter

Thanks to a massive 90mm main gun, the M36 was one of the few American tank destroyers that could reliably engage any German armored vehicles, even at extreme distances. During the Second World War, ...