Скачать или смотреть The Army-Navy Screen Magazine #06

This historical footage documents the U.S. Army’s M10 Wolverine tank destroyer units during the Second World War, a time when America was mobilizing its full industrial and military strength for global conflict.

The soldiers seen in this film are highly trained troops, shaped by rigorous instruction in battlefield tactics, crew coordination, and the operation of heavy armored vehicles. Each man was required not only to fight, but to understand every mechanical detail of his machine—from the engine and transmission to the main gun.

At the center of the footage stands the M10 Wolverine, one of the United States Army’s primary tank destroyers of the era. The vehicle is shown undergoing intensive field trials, including:

Deep water fording across rivers and streams

Steep hill climbs and mountain passes

Movement across mud, rough terrain, and broken ground

These trials were designed to prove the durability, mobility, and combat effectiveness of the M10 under real wartime conditions.

🔧 M10 Wolverine – Technical Specifications

Combat weight: approximately 29–30 tons

Crew: 5 men

Main armament: 3-inch (76.2 mm) anti-tank gun

Secondary armament: .50 caliber machine gun

Engine: gasoline-powered, approximately 375 horsepower

Maximum speed: about 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) on roads

Open-top turret design: providing excellent visibility, while demanding courage and experience from its crew

At the time of its introduction, the M10 Wolverine was regarded as one of the most powerful and effective tank destroyers in U.S. service, playing a critical role in countering enemy armored forces on the battlefield.

Throughout the film, the viewer is presented with a clear image of discipline, teamwork, and confidence in American military engineering—a reflection of an era when men and machines stood side by side in preparation for decisive battles in history.