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The US M10 was the most produced US tank destroyer of WWII. The British M10s were called Achilles IIC because of the modification of the main gun from a 3 inch gun to a quick-firing British 17 Pounder. The conversions took place at the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich. The Mk. IC had a diesel engine while the Mk. IIC had a gasoline engine. Even the gun of the Mk. IIC was having difficulty against the heavy armor of the German Panthers and Tigers. Gradually the M36 Jackson with its heavier armor began to take over from the M10 and Achilles.

In December 1941 it was decided to renumber the Anti Tank Battalions in the 600, 700 and 800 series. The 93rd, 94th and 99th Infantry Anti-Tank Battalions became the 893rd, 894th and 899th Tank Destroyer Battalions. After fighting in North Africa the 894th landed in Italy in October 1943 and on January 25 1944 were transferred to Anzio. Their task was to support the British troops and equipment. On February 3rd the Germans began a counter attack that cut off elements of British troops and of the 894th. For about 10 days the 894th M10s made heavy use of their M7 main guns as well as repelling several infantry attacks by using their .50 cal machine guns. Eventually the 894th and British troops were able to break out and reach the safety of their own lines.

Specifications M10 Tank Destroyer Country of Origin: USA Entered Service in: 1942 Crew: 5 (Commander, 3x gun crew, driver).

Dimensions Height: 2.57 m (8.43 ft) Length: 6.83 m (22.41 ft) (w/ gun) - 5.97 m (19.6 ft) (w/o gun) Width: 3.05 m (10 ft) Weight: 29.6 tonnes Power/weight: 12.5 hp/tonne Armour Hull, up to 51 mm Turret, up to 57 mm Armament Main Armament: M7 3-inch “76.2 mm” Gun - 54 rounds Secondary Armament: .50 caliber M2 Machine Gun - 300 rounds Power plant General Motors Twin Diesel 6-71375 hp (276 kW)

Suspension: vertical volute spring Performance Road Speed: 51 km/h (32 mph) Range: 300 km (186 miles)

Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series HG3416 M10 Tank Destroyer 894th Tank Destroyer Battalion Anzio, Feb 1944

Authentic Detailing Pre-Painted by professionals Accurate paint colors Markings Tampo (pad) applied Fully Assembled Die-Cast Model True to Scale (1:72) Weathering and insignias Turret turns Metal turret and main gun Realistic tracks