In January 1942 the 104th Infantry Anti-Tank Battalion, 45th Infantry Division became the 804th Tank Destroyer Battalion. On February 13, 1943 the battalion arrived in Oran, Algeria and began training French troops how to use the M10. Just days short of one year in North Africa the 804th landed in Naples, Italy and fought at the Gustav Line. By June 4, 1944 the unit had entered Rome and on to Livorno by mid July. Then in September 1944 they crossed the Arno River to the Gothic Line. Many commanders used the M10 as fire bases because of their vulnerability to small arms fire and preferred to use regular tanks for street fights. They finally broke into the Po River Valley and crossed the river on April 27, 1945.
Specifications :
Crew: 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, co-driver)
Combat weight: 32.6 tons (29,574.22 kg)
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.6 hpfT
Overall length: 22.3 ft. (6.83 m) Width: 10ft. (3.05 m)
Height: 9.5 ft. (2.90 m)
Ground clearance: 17 inches (43.18 cm)
Engine: Two General Motors 6046 12 cylinder, 2 cycle diesel with 850 cubic inch displacement; 410hp
Transmission: Syncro-mesh transmission with 5 forward, one reverse gear
Fuel capacity: 165 gallons (624.59 l)
Maximum speed (road): 30mph (48.2 km/h)
Maximum speed (cross-country): 20mph (32.18 km/h)
Maximum range: 200 miles (322 km)
Fuel consumption: 1.2 miles per gallon (0.5 km/l)
Armament:
M62 APC projectile:muzzle velocity 2,600 ft/sec ?Penetration of 93mm at 500 yards at 30 degrees
M93 HVAP projectile: muzzle velocity 3,400 ft/sec ?Penetration of 93mm at 500 yards at 30 degrees
Maximum effective range: 16,100 yards (14,721 m)
Gun depression/elevation: -10 to +30 degrees
1 X .50 cal. M2 HB machine gun 1,000 rounds
Armour: 2.24 in (57mm) gun mantlet 0.98 in (25mm) turret sides 1.5 in (38mm) upper hull front 1.97 in (50mm) lower hull front 0.75 in (19mm) upper hull side