M36 "Slugger"

  Unit Properties in Men of War General Information
 * Nation:     United States
 * Category:   Tanks
 * Class:      Medium tank
 * Role:       Tank Destroyer
 * Primary Armament: 90mm M3
 * Secondary Armament: 1 x .50 call (Anti Aircraft), 1 x .30 call Coaxial.
 * Armor:     108-20
 * Crew:       5(9)

The M36 "Slugger" is the most powerful of all US Army tank destroyers entered mass production in November 1943. Its chassis was taken from its predecessor - the self-propelled M10 tank destroyer. The good armor penetration capabilities of the modified 90 mm gun mounted on the "Slugger" allowed it to hold its own against heavy German tanks. Its thick frontal armor protected it from enemy shells and its good maneuverability compensated for its only serious flam - open turret that left its crew vulnerable.
 * MP price:   50
 * Speed:      33
 * Fuel:       ?

In Game
Very good tank destroyer for only 50 points. The front is decent against shelling (108 mm) but a shot on the side with any caliber will knock this tank out. Its high efficiency against other tanks and any kind of armored vehicle makes the M36 to a mobile anti-tank gun because of its cannons fire power. However, the "Slugger" is that ineffective against infantry that normal infantry with AT grenades are real problems for the M36, because its .50 call is mounted very awkwardly). That is the reason why this tank (and any other tank destroyer) should never be used without any forces against infantry.