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Although its pack a powerful punch, its design has one major flaw. It sacrifices protection for mobility and speed. The [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] is lightly armored that it can't take a lot of punishment like the [[M4A3 Sherman]]. Anti-tank guns and [[Marder III]] can knock it out quickly. The tank destroyer itself carry only the primary armament and does not have any secondary armament, meant that infantry attacking will never suffer surpressing fire. Deadly if engaged with infantry that have AT weapons. [[Stormtrooper Squad]], [[Grenadier Squad]], [[Panzer Grenadier]] that arm with Panzershreck can easily blow the tank destroyer into pieces. [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] is best avoid to be use as a single unit. Super heavy unit like the [[Tiger]], [[King Tiger]], and [[Jagdpanther]] with thier 88mm gun are more than capabable taking out these lightly armored vehicles.
 
Although its pack a powerful punch, its design has one major flaw. It sacrifices protection for mobility and speed. The [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] is lightly armored that it can't take a lot of punishment like the [[M4A3 Sherman]]. Anti-tank guns and [[Marder III]] can knock it out quickly. The tank destroyer itself carry only the primary armament and does not have any secondary armament, meant that infantry attacking will never suffer surpressing fire. Deadly if engaged with infantry that have AT weapons. [[Stormtrooper Squad]], [[Grenadier Squad]], [[Panzer Grenadier]] that arm with Panzershreck can easily blow the tank destroyer into pieces. [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] is best avoid to be use as a single unit. Super heavy unit like the [[Tiger]], [[King Tiger]], and [[Jagdpanther]] with thier 88mm gun are more than capabable taking out these lightly armored vehicles.
   
The [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] is heavily used by many allied players and can be hard to overcome an attack by three or more of these. The best defense is groups of [[Stormtrooper Squad|Stormtrooper Squads]]/[[Panzer Grenadier|Panzer Grenadiers]] with the panzer shreck upgrade or AT guns.
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Despite of its poor protection, it is one of the heavy vehicles that will frequently build by [[Allies]] Commander in multiplayer mode as it is cheaper to build a [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] than a [[M4A3 Sherman]]. The [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] is heavily used by many [[Allies]] Commander. With thier powerful guns they are very hazardous to attack with panzers, and the [[M10 Tank Destroyer]] will put panzers as priority target. The best defense is groups of [[Stormtrooper Squad|Stormtrooper Squads]]/[[Panzer Grenadier|Panzer Grenadiers]] with the panzershreck upgrade or AT guns.
   
 
[[Image:M10 02.jpg|450px|left|A M10 Wolverine in combat.]]
 
[[Image:M10 02.jpg|450px|left|A M10 Wolverine in combat.]]

Revision as of 03:42, 4 January 2009

The M10 Tank Destroyer.

"Wolverine, move it out!"

The M10 Tank Destroyer or the M10 Wolverine is an Allied heavy vehicle unit that is featured in Company of Heroes.

Game Info

The M10 Tank Destroyer or M10 for short is one of the most important frontline armor fighting vehicles during the war. As Allies forces needed a tank destroyer to counter the mighty German panzer force. The M10 Tank Destroyer is an Allied anti-tank vehicle that uses a powerful M7 76.2mm cannon. It performs extremely well in its role as a tank destroyer. Its M7 76.2mm cannon is a fearsome weapon against all vehicles. Even the heavily armed Panther and Panzer IV can be destroyed with no more than five shots and a Stug IV can't withstand more than three shots. Its main cannon is also effective against light infantry even though its main role is a tank hunter . The M10 Tank Destroyer is also fast, for a heavy vehicle. Its speed is useful for flanking enemy armor and taking advantage of the weak rear armour of all tanks. Further more, the M10 Tank Destroyer is cheaper and more cost effective than the M4A3 Sherman, meant that M10 Tank Destroyers can be deployed earlier before the standard tanks during Tier 3. Allies Commander like to use the M4A3 Sherman and infantry as spearhead while M10 Tank Destroyer follow behind to give additional support. It also performs at its best as a ambush weapon taking out incoming armor. Overall, it is a well specialised vehicle and is the best in its role.

Weakness

Although its pack a powerful punch, its design has one major flaw. It sacrifices protection for mobility and speed. The M10 Tank Destroyer is lightly armored that it can't take a lot of punishment like the M4A3 Sherman. Anti-tank guns and Marder III can knock it out quickly. The tank destroyer itself carry only the primary armament and does not have any secondary armament, meant that infantry attacking will never suffer surpressing fire. Deadly if engaged with infantry that have AT weapons. Stormtrooper Squad, Grenadier Squad, Panzer Grenadier that arm with Panzershreck can easily blow the tank destroyer into pieces. M10 Tank Destroyer is best avoid to be use as a single unit. Super heavy unit like the Tiger, King Tiger, and Jagdpanther with thier 88mm gun are more than capabable taking out these lightly armored vehicles.

Despite of its poor protection, it is one of the heavy vehicles that will frequently build by Allies Commander in multiplayer mode as it is cheaper to build a M10 Tank Destroyer than a M4A3 Sherman. The M10 Tank Destroyer is heavily used by many Allies Commander. With thier powerful guns they are very hazardous to attack with panzers, and the M10 Tank Destroyer will put panzers as priority target. The best defense is groups of Stormtrooper Squads/Panzer Grenadiers with the panzershreck upgrade or AT guns.

A M10 Wolverine in combat.
M10 turrent

The M10 Tank Destroyer has an open top turrent that houses the M7 76.2mm Gun with two gun crew. The Gunner/Tank Commander(right) and the Loader(left).