M36 Jackson Tank Destroyer

The American M36 tank destroyer mounted a 90mm gun in an open-topped turret on a tracked chassis developed from the earlier M10 line. Entering combat late in the Second World War, it gave tank-destroyer units a more powerful answer to heavy German armor. The type also served during the Korean War and with foreign armies. Its specialized organization and lightly protected turret distinguished it from a conventional heavily armored battle tank. The 90mm gun offered stronger anti-armor performance than the weapons carried by earlier American tank destroyers. The open turret favored observation and working space but left the crew vulnerable to overhead fragments. Postwar service abroad extended its relevance, while the vehicle retained its origins in the specialized American wartime tank-destroyer organization.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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