While perusing YouTube for some of the latest military-related videos, I came across this excellent narrative that provides a lengthy overview of how the US Army planned to grapple with Axis armor in both the ETO as well as the PTO. Prepared by the National Museum of Military Vehicles which is based in Dubois, Wyoming, the video describes the way in which the US Army created its nascent tank destroyer branch, covering everything from the earliest 37mm towed anti-tank gun to half-tracks to the larger and much more capable self-propelled tank destroyers. Each weapon is shown in detail, along with its main gun, projectiles, engine and armor. Since many of these weapons were provided to our allies, the narrator also explains why some of the vehicles had to be modified to conform to each nation’s armament. Enjoy!
And, if you’re interested in learning about the evolution of the US Army’s light tanks during the Second World War, the National Museum of Military Vehicles has published a similar treatment in the accompanying video.